Milton Keynes City Council Champions Growing Coach Connectivity with FlixBus

Milton Keynes City Council is championing the growth sustainable coach service for residents and visitors through travel brand FlixBus.

From Milton Keynes Central, travellers can find coach options for destinations including London, Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Coventry, Leicester, Luton, Northampton, Brighton, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.

The initiative celebrates the role of coach travel in supporting affordable connectivity and encouraging tourism in Milton Keynes.

Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport Kerrie Bradburn and FlixBus MD Shamil Maindiratta met at Willen Lake to highlight the transport options available to the city.

Shamil Maindiratta, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: "Milton Keynes is one of the UK's most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, and our network’s hypergrowth is testament to its popularity with both residents and visitors.

“As the summer holidays begin, passengers can travel comfortably and sustainably to destinations across the country, whether to London for a city break, Brighton for a day by the coast, or connecting to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.”

Councillor Kerrie Bradburn, Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport at Milton Keynes City Council, said: “We’re delighted to welcome FlixBus services to Milton Keynes. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities and a destination attracting millions of visitors each year, having affordable, sustainable and convenient transport options is incredibly important. These expanded connections make it easier than ever for people to visit Milton Keynes, support local businesses and enjoy everything our city has to offer."

Shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029, Milton Keynes continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for business, leisure and retail.

The city's visitor economy is worth more than £413 million annually and supports over 14,000 jobs, demonstrating the importance of strong transport links in attracting visitors and supporting local economic growth[1].

With direct connections to major cities, airports and regional centres, FlixBus offers over 100 destinations on its UK network.

Tickets start at £4.49 and can be purchased from www.flixbus.co.uk or the FlixBus app.