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.

Where to Eat in Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Milton Keynes (434 Midsummer Boulevard) and Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar (The Hub 2 Rillaton Walk) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Milton Keynes departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 00m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 169 km and will cost you around £6. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Milton Keynes departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 00m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 169 km and will cost you around £6. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 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

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes

Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes

Hotel La Tour
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Swan Revived Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, Jct.14
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Standard (Class Standard Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Standard (Class Standard Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.