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, 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in April
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 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 (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,960 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from $70 to $1,876 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)
$151+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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