Get on Board

Using public transport has never been easier or safer. View bus schedules, buy tickets or smart cards, or find out about rail travel from the city.

Plan your journey

Get on Board

Everything you need to plan your local public transport journeys

 

  • Bus timetables – find up-to date times and routes direct from each operator
  • Tickets with MK Move – information on smart and flexible ticketing options
  • MK Connect – details on Milton Keynes’ demand – responsive transport service.

Wherever you are heading, Get on Board and make getting around Milton Keynes easier than ever.

 

To contact us about public transport issues including MK Move or MK Connect, please use the Contact us form.

 

 

For information on roadworks and disruptions follow @Ringway_MK on twitter and check Disruptions and Diversions page.

  • Where do I start with getting the bus?

    If you are new to travelling by bus, here are the first steps:

    1. Plan your journey – use the journey planner to find the best route, departure times and connections for where you want to go
    2. Check the timetable – head to the bus timetables section for up-to-date times direct from operators
    3. Sort your ticket – buy from the driver using card or cash, use smartcard, or save time with MK Move for flexible ticketing across services.
    4. Get on board – many stops across Milton Keynes have Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays, so you can see live bus arrival times while you wait. Signal when your bus arrives, hop on and have your ticket or payment ready.

  • What if I need extra help when getting on board?

    Buses in Milton Keynes are accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs. Local buses have step-free access, dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and priority seating. Drivers are trained to assist if you need help boarding. See MK Connect – Milton Keynes for more information on accessibility on MK Connect.

  • What can I do if there is no bus in my area.

    If there isn’t a bus service in your area, you can still get around using MK Connect, Milton Keynes’ demand-responsive transport service. Instead of running on a fixed route like a bus, MK Connect lets you book a shared journey when you need it. Find everything you need to know on the MK Connect page

Some benefits of public transport...
Work on the go

Trains and many buses now have charging ports and free wifi so you can use your commute as part of your working day.

Sit back and relax

Use the extra time to catch up with work, read, nap or just watch the world go by.

Get healthy

A brisk walk to your nearest bus stop or train station will count towards your 10,000 steps per day and 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Save money

Adding up the running costs of a car makes bus travel a cheaper alternative. Check out discounts for weekly, monthly or annual tickets.

It's green!

Opting to use public transport is great for our environment too, especially the zero emission route 7.

Easy and direct

Save time and never worry about find a parking space again with an easy walk straight to your office.

Work on the go

Trains and many buses now have charging ports and free wifi so you can use your commute as part of your working day.

Sit back and relax

Use the extra time to catch up with work, read, nap or just watch the world go by.

Get healthy

A brisk walk to your nearest bus stop or train station will count towards your 10,000 steps per day and 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Save money

Adding up the running costs of a car makes bus travel a cheaper alternative. Check out discounts for weekly, monthly or annual tickets.

It's green!

Opting to use public transport is great for our environment too, especially the zero emission route 7.

Easy and direct

Save time and never worry about find a parking space again with an easy walk straight to your office.

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Top tips to get you started...

Avoid waiting around

Avoid waiting around

Use real time passenger information to track your bus, save waiting at the bus stop.

Just the ticket!

Just the ticket!

For more flexibility, buy a ticket that you can use for more than one provider

Plan ahead

Plan ahead

Check out the discounts and savings you could make by having a weekly, monthly or annual ticket.

Pay with ease

Pay with ease

Don’t have the correct change – there are several ways you can pay for your bus travel. No need for cash, use Arriva's virtual m-ticket.

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It's not rocket science

Fuel = £5.50 50 min each way 11.42 kg CO2
vs
£6.10 60 min each way 5.98 kg CO2
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It's not rocket science

Fuel = £5.50 50 min each way 11.42 kg CO2
vs
£6.10 60 min each way 5.98 kg CO2

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