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Journey Information
There are 16 intercity coaches per day from Cambridge to Milton Keynes. Traveling by coach from Cambridge to Milton Keynes usually takes around 3 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 39 minutes.
Distance | 39 mi (63 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 39m |
Cheapest price | £11.84 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Cambridge to Milton Keynes?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cambridge to Milton Keynes. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 16 | 3h 44m | £21.89 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 39 miles from Cambridge to Milton Keynes. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 39 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cambridge to Milton Keynes, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes is one of England's most contemporary cities. Here you'll see modern urban engineering at work: a beautiful combination of green spaces, new structures, and sustainable travel. The city also offers first-hand access to history, culture, and sports, not to mention world-class shopping and entertainment.
If you're into arts and heritage, then the places that you'll most likely find them are The Silverstone Interactive Museum, MK Gallery, and National Film and Sci-Fi Museum. At Bletchley Park, learn how Alan Turing and other codebreakers deciphered German codes in this country estate during WWII.
Stadium MK is a hub of live entertainment, where football fans often fill its 30,530 seats. This stadium is also a favourite venue for musical shows. The Milton Keynes Theatre shows live theatre productions, and The Stables is a failsafe spot to enjoy a night of jazz, folk, blues, classical, and pop music.
The nearest airport is London Luton, about 20 miles away from Milton Keynes. Avanti West Coast trains offer seven scheduled trips to Milton Keynes daily, including routes from London, Southampton, and Cardiff. National Express provides coach service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Trumpington Park & Ride
Cambridge has two coach stations with service to Milton Keynes.
All coach stations in Cambridge:
Trumpington Park & Ride
Cambridge City Centre
Where does the coach arrive in Milton Keynes?
Main arrival station: Midsummer Blvd 34
The Point Transport Interchange is a major coach stop in front of a local landmark, The Point. This pyramid-structured entertainment complex leads the way to the many pick-up spots along Midsummer Blvd. The interchange is behind The Centre: MK shopping mall and next to the INTU shopping centre. This location ensures easy access to nearby facilities such as restaurants, cafes, shops, and toilets, even though the coach station does not have its own dedicated building. National Express, Arriva, and local buses serve Milton Keynes through The Point Transport Interchange.
Coach stations in Milton Keynes:
Midsummer Blvd 34
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