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.

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
RM 407
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 407
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Train. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around RM 177 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 miles 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Train. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around RM 177 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 46 miles 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Milton Keynes

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around RM 426 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 824 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 296+
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 393+
Novotel Milton Keynes
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 361+
Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 182+

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.