Bus services in Milton Keynes
Public transport in Milton Keynes is provided by an integrated network of core bus routes supported by the demand responsive MK Connect service.
New service – The Loop
Arriva Milton Keynes are launching a brand new bus service – The Loop from 6 January 2025.
More information, including timetable and destinations served, can be fund at Arriva launches Loop | Arriva Bus UK
Changes to bus stop allocation from 5 January 2025
Starting 5th January, we are making changes to the bus stop allocation at the Railway Station and The Point.
These changes will simplify stop distribution, reduce confusion for customers and ensure smoother boarding experience.
Changes at The Point
| Towards Station | Away from City | |||||
| Bus Service | Old Stop | New Stop | Bus Service | Old Stop | New Stop | |
| 2 | L4 | J4 | 2 | M3 | J3 | |
| 3/3S | L4 | L4 | 3/3S | M3 | J3 | |
| 4/4A | J4 | J4 | 4/4A | K3 | K3 | |
| 5 6 | J4 | J4 | 5 6 | K3 | K3 | |
| 7 | M4 | H4 | 7 | L3 | G3 | |
| 8 | L4 | J4 | 8 | J3 | J3 | |
| 21 | M4 | G4 | 21 | M3 | G3 | |
| 33/X33 | H3 | L4 | 33/X33 | H3 | ||
| 34 | 34 | H3 | H3 | |||
| 50 | 50 | H3 | H3 | |||
| 100 | 100 | H3 | H3 | |||
| 134 | 134 | H3 | H3 | |||
| C1/C10/C11 | M4 | G4 | C1/C10/C11 | G3 | G3 | |
| CX | CX | G3 | G3 | |||
| F70/F77 | F70/F77 | H4 | K3 | |||
| MK 1 | H4 | H4 | MK 1 | G3 | G3 | |
| M5 | L4 | L4 | M5 | J3 | J3 | |
| M6 | L4 | L4 | M6 | J3 | J3 | |
| X1 | H4 | L4 | X1 | G3 | K3 | |
| X4 | H3 | L4 | X4 | H3 | K3 | |
| X5 | H4 | H4 | X5 | G3 | G3 | |
| X6 SC | H4 | H4 | X6 SC | J3 | J3 | |
| X6Arr | H3 | J4 | X6Arr | H3 | ||
| X91 | H4 | H4 | X91 | G3 | G3 | |
| LOOP | N/A | L4 | LOOP | N/A | J3 |
Changes at Central Railway Station
| Towards CMK | Away from City | |||||
| Bus Service | Old Stop | New Stop | Bus Service | Old Stop | New Stop | |
| 2 | Y5 | Z3 | 2 | Z2 | Z4 | |
| 3/3S | Y2 | Z3 | 3/3S | Drop off and wait Y3 | ||
| 4/4A | Y2 | Z2 | 4/4A | Z3 | Z5 | |
| 5 6 | Y1 | Z2 | 5 6 | Z3 | Z5 | |
| 7 | Y5 | Z2 | 7 | Drop off and wait Y2 | ||
| 8 | Y3 | Z3 | 8 | Z1 | Z4 | |
| 21 | Y6 | Z1 | 21 | N/A | N/A | |
| 33/X33 | Y6 | Z2 | 33/X33 | Drop off and wait Y2 | ||
| 83 | N/A | N/A | 83 | Z5 | Z6 | |
| C1/C10/C11 | Y4 | Z1 | C1/C10/C11 | Drop off and wait Y1 | ||
| CX | Y4 | Z1 | CX | Drop off and wait Y1 | ||
| F70/F77 | Y6 | Z1 | F70/F77 | Drop off and wait Y1 | ||
| MK 1 | Z6 | Z1 | MK 1 | Drop off and wait Y1 | ||
| M5 | Y3 | Z3 | M5 | Z2 | Z5 | |
| M6 | Y3 | Z3 | M6 | Drop off and wait Y3 | ||
| X1 | Y6 | Z1 | X1 | Drop of and wait Y1 | ||
| X4 | Y1 | Z2 | X4 | Drop off and wait Y2 | ||
| X5 | Y4 | Z1 | X5 | Z4 | Z4 | |
| X6 SC | Y4 | Z3 | X6 SC | Z4 | Z4 | |
| X6Arr | Y1 | Z3 | X6Arr | Z5 | Z6 | |
| X91 | Y5 | Z3 | X91 | Z5 | Z6 | |
| LOOP | n/a | Z1 | LOOP | n/a | Z4 | |
Service changes from 5 January 2025
Arriva
Service 2 (Whitehouse – CMK – Newport Pagnell): changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes only
Service 3 (CMK – Coachway – Magna Park): Route amendment, service 3a withdrawn, almost all services now operate as service 3 Station – CMK – Lovat Fields – Coachway – Kingston – Eagle Farm – Magna Park. A few journeys will serve Magna Park, Crossley Drive instead of Eagle Farm. Route to serve Morton Park and Manor View developments near Kingston Roundabout. Also changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes. Service 3s schoolday variation via Walton High School remains
Service 4 and 4a (Bletchley – CMK – Wolverton (4) / Shenley Church End (4a)): changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes only
Service 5 (Wolverton – Bradville – CMK – Bletchley – Newton Leys): one afternoon peak journey cut from Wolverton towards Bletchley and Newton Leys, otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes
Service 6 (Wolverton – Stony Stratford – CMK – Bletchley – Lakes Estate): changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes only
Service 7 (CMK – Stantonbury – Wolverton): Additional late afternoon journey each way Mon-Sat. Also changes to CMK and Station stops, minor timing changes.
Service 8 (Walnut Tree – CMK – Westcroft): Route amendment, service 8a (variation between Westcroft and Snelshall West, has been withdrawn). Instead more service 8 journeys between Oxley Park, Westcroft and CMK. Occasional journeys extended to Snelshal West, but as service 8. Otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, and some minor timing changes
Service 33 (CMK – Hanslope – Northampton, contract service: schoolday services via Stantonbury Campus to additionally call at Wolverton. Also changes to CMK and Station stops.
Service M5 (Wolverton – CMK – Magna Park): changes to CMK and Station stops only
Service M6 (CMK – Magna Park via Bletchley): changes to CMK and Station stops only
Service X1 (CMK- Dunstable – Luton via Hockcliffe): services to serve Bletchley Bus Station and Fenny Stratford, will no longer serve Mount Farm Park and Fenny Lock. Otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, and some minor timing changes
Service X4 (CMK – Bletchley – Leighton Buzzard – Wing – Aylesbury): earlier last departures from CMK through to Aylesbury. Last through return journey from Aylesbury to leave earlier. Otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, and some minor timing changes.
Service X6 (CMK – Buckingham – Aylesbury): Route to serve Fairfields. Last journeys from CMK and from Aylesbury/Buckingham are earlier. Later morning journeys from Aylesbury. Otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, and some minor timing changes.
Service F70/F77 (CMK – Leighton Buzzard – Dunstable – Luton – Luton Airport): Restoration of circular clockwise route in Milton Keynes city centre (Woughton Campus, Winterhill, MK Rail Station, The Point, MK Hospital main entrance) to better coordinate with routes X1 and X4. Otherwise changes to CMK and Station stops, and some minor timing changes.
Red Rose Travel
Service 100 (CMK – Aylesbury via Newton Leys and A4146 Leighton / Linslade bypass): Extended road closure in Aylesbury, resulting in extended full route journey time. Hours of service unchanged, consequently frequency of service extended from 60 mins to 70 mins.
Service 21 (CMK-Olney): only stop changes at MKC station and CMK The Point, no route or timetable change
South Beds Dial a Ride
Central Beds Council contract services 47/47a currently provides a shopping journey each way from Woburn Sands, connecting to Leighton Buzzard or Dunstable, and neighbouring Central Beds villages e.g. Woburn, Ridgmont, Mon to Fri.
Central Beds Council have restructured routes, as follows:
Service 47: Toddington – Woburn – Woburn Sands – Woburn – Leighton Buzzard – now operates on Tuesdays only, also minor route changes in Central Beds
Service 47a: Toddington – Woburn – Woburn Sands – Woburn – Dunstable – continues to operate on Thursdays only, also minor route changes in Central Beds
NEW service 48: Toddington – Woburn – Woburn Sands – Kingston – CMK. Operates Fridays only, 1 shopping journey each way.
NEW Service 49: Woburn – Ridgmont – Brogborough – Woburn Sands – Woburn. Operates Mondays and Wednesdays only, 2 morning and 1 afternoon journey in order stated, 1 morning and 1 afternoon journey in reverse order.
Other operators’ services that serve Milton Keynes Central station, and CMK, The Point
Stop allocation changes only.
Travel Information
You can get real time information on buses and disruption messages via the ‘MyBusTrip’ app which you can download on the Play and Apple stores
Buses to locations such as Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Northampton, Aylesbury and further afield destinations such as Oxford or Cambridge are available from Milton Keynes.
Use our new interactive map and journey planner to plan your next bus trip and find bus stops, timetables and ticketing information.
Disruption
For information on roadworks and disruptions follow @Ringway_MK on twitter and check Disruptions and Diversions page.
Policy
For information on MKC transport policies and grant funding please visit the Highways and Transport Hub.
Contact us
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