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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Milton Keynes to see all of its attractions.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milton Keynes in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 217 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Milton Keynes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Milton Keynes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 217 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

Airlines serving Milton Keynes

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milton Keynes

Average rates range from around S$ 133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milton Keynes

Most booked hotels in Milton Keynes

DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 53+
Campanile Milton Keynes - Fenny Stratford
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 67+

Hiring a car in Milton Keynes

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. The most frequently booked car type in Milton Keynes is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.