Milton Keynes travel guide

Milton Keynes Tourism | Milton Keynes Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pho Milton Keynes (39-41 Silbury Blvd) 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
RM 401
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 401
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 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

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around RM 457 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 852 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)
RM 328+
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 404+
Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 372+
Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 188+

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Milton Keynes, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.