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 April
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in April
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 34h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 145 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 34h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 145 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,290 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 $51 to $1,954 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 37% 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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Moxy Milton Keynes
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$93+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $96 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94.

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $96 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94.

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