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Milton Keynes to Durham Bus Schedule
Bus from Milton Keynes to Durham: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Milton Keynes to Durham. Traveling by bus from Milton Keynes to Durham usually takes around 5 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 192 mi (309 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $49.13 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Milton Keynes to Durham?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Milton Keynes to Durham. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 5h 40m | $55.24 |
Book National Express from Milton Keynes to Durham from $49. Typically there is one National Express schedule per day from Milton Keynes to Durham and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Durham. In Milton Keynes, National Express departs to Durham from Milton Keynes Coachway . In Durham, National Express arrives at Durham .
An average trip on National Express from Milton Keynes to Durham takes 5 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Durham in 4 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Durham.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Milton Keynes to Durham
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 192 miles from Milton Keynes to Durham. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Durham. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one bus per day from Milton Keynes to Durham. It leaves the station in Milton Keynes at 11:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Milton Keynes to Durham. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Milton Keynes to Durham; ticket prices start at $170.17.
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 favorite 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 bus service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Milton Keynes?
Main departure station: Milton Keynes Coachway
Most buses depart from the main station in Milton Keynes.
All bus stations in Milton Keynes:
Milton Keynes Coachway
Where does the bus arrive in Durham?
Main arrival station: Durham
All buses from Milton Keynes arrive at one main station in Durham.
All bus stations in Durham:
Durham
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