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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Milton Keynes has to offer.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in March
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 28 miles from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 miles from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from downtown Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Milton Keynes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 28 miles from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 46 miles from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from downtown Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Milton Keynes

BHXBirmingham
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from $42 to $1,118 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Milton Keynes are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Milton Keynes by neighborhood

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, 903 reviews)
$91+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2762 reviews)
$79+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2563 reviews)
$81+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2243 reviews)
$83+
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Mitchell Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 901 reviews)
$71+
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Swan Revived Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1385 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Milton Keynes

Renting a car in Milton Keynes costs $44 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milton Keynes costs $44 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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