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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Milton Keynes to see all of its attractions.

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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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $95 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 140 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $95 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 140 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 (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 $70 to $1,963 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 51% 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)
$131+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Novotel Milton Keynes
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13.

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