Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Milton Keynes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milton Keynes

With a population of 184,506, Milton Keynes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Milton Keynes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clary's Bar & Grill at the Casino Milton Keynes (602 Marlborough Gate) and The Anchor Aspley Guise (The Square Aspley Guise) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milton Keynes

Plane

Although Milton Keynes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 45 km from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Milton Keynes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 45 km from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Milton Keynes

BHXBirmingham
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from $70 to $1,949 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 55% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes

Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes

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Hotel La Tour
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$96+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Milton Keynes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.88 and $50.50.

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Milton Keynes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.88 and $50.50.

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