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
€79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
€79
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 Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €27 for a 1h 53m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 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. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €27 for a 1h 53m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 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 (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around €82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes

Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes

Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€58+
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Novotel Milton Keynes
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€71+
Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€35+

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.72 and €27.62. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.72 and €27.62. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.