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, Dipna Anand Kitchen & Bar (200 Grafton Gate) and Pho Milton Keynes (39-41 Silbury Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 28 miles from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 miles from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Milton Keynes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 28 miles from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 miles from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Milton Keynes

BHXBirmingham
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from $67 to $1,934 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 52% 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)
$121+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55.

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