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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Milton Keynes has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar (The Hub 2 Rillaton Walk) and Nonna's Woburn Sands (The Square, Woburn Sands) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from $73 to $1,858 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 92% 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)
$166+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$73+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $186 per day, on average, or $558 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $186 per day, on average, or $558 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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