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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Milton Keynes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clary's Bar & Grill at the Casino Milton Keynes (602 Marlborough Gate) and The Anchor Aspley Guise (The Square Aspley Guise) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
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 45 km from Milton Keynes. The shortest flight to Milton Keynes from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around S$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest station in Milton Keynes. Another popular train station is Milton Keynes Aspley Guise, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Milton Keynes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Milton Keynes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milton Keynes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Milton Keynes Milton Keynes National Bowl, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Milton Keynes

BHXBirmingham
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,211 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around S$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 132 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from S$ 52 to S$ 1,448 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 55% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 71+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 89+
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Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 75+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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 S$ 27.98 and S$ 37.30. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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 S$ 27.98 and S$ 37.30. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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