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. Milton Keynes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Milton Keynes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pho Milton Keynes (39-41 Silbury Blvd) and Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar (The Hub 2 Rillaton Walk) are great picks.
When to visit Milton Keynes
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Milton Keynes departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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 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 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 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.
Airlines serving Milton Keynes
Where to stay in Milton Keynes
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes
Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes
Hiring a car in Milton Keynes
Hiring a car in Milton Keynes costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Milton Keynes
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
£24/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
£25/day