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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 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in March
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 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 (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 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 $72 to $1,985 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 43% 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Longs Hotel & Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.

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