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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Milton Keynes has to offer.
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
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city center, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 74 km from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. 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 downtown Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Milton Keynes
Where to stay in Milton Keynes
Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes
Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes
Renting a car in Milton Keynes
Renting a car in Milton Keynes costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Milton Keynes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.