Introduction
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, Dipna Anand Kitchen & Bar (200 Grafton Gate) and Pho Milton Keynes (39-41 Silbury Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
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 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 56 for a 1h 39m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 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 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 56 for a 1h 39m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Milton Keynes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Milton Keynes takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 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 (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Milton Keynes, with prices from S$ 52 to S$ 1,462 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Milton Keynes are about 22% 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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Moxy Milton Keynes
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 89+
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Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 80+
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Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 76+
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 75+
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Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
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Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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