Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Milton Keynes to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
From £21 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Milton Keynes to Heathrow
Reach Heathrow Airport in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes from just £21 one-way*, with up to 20 daily departures from Milton Keynes Coachway. Forget the hassle of airport parking fees and complicated train connections - sit back and let us handle the journey while you prepare for your trip.
Coach from Milton Keynes to Heathrow
Reach Heathrow Airport in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes from just £21 one-way*, with up to 20 daily departures from Milton Keynes Coachway. Forget the hassle of airport parking fees and complicated train connections - sit back and let us handle the journey while you prepare for your trip.
Reach Heathrow Airport in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes from just £21 one-way*, with up to 20 daily departures from Milton Keynes Coachway. Forget the hassle of airport parking fees and complicated train connections - sit back and let us handle the journey while you prepare for your trip.
Secure our best value fares
The earlier you book your coach from Milton Keynes to Heathrow Airport, the better the fare. Lock in the lowest prices online, avoid the queues, and save even more when you book a return ticket at the same time.
Guarantee your seat
Popular services on the Milton Keynes to Heathrow route can sell out, especially during peak travel periods and school holidays. Booking in advance secures your seat on the exact service you need.
Total peace of mind
Your ticket lets you board any similar service within three hours either side of your booked departure. Need more flexibility? Both Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable (excess fees may apply), or add Change and Go for just £5 one-way - allowing you to board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure. Find out more on our Change and Go page.
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⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: up to 20 coaches a day from Milton Keynes Coachway, with the fastest journey to Heathrow taking just 1 hour 40 minutes and our first service departing at 01:00 for early-morning flights
✅ More stops and less walking: board at Milton Keynes Coachway and step off right at the terminal door - no dragging suitcases through train stations or navigating the London Underground
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: every passenger gets a guaranteed seat with air conditioning, plus free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and onboard toilets. Each traveller can bring 1 large suitcase (up to 20 kg) plus 1 piece of hand luggage
💷 Great value for every traveller: fares from £21 one-way*, with savings on return tickets, group discounts for 4 or more, and no costly car park charges to worry about
Milton Keynes to Heathrow journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 1 hr 40 mins (from Milton Keynes Coachway) |
Cheapest price | From £21 * |
Distance (approx) | 88km |
No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 1:00am/18:10pm |
Our Milton Keynes to Heathrow network
We run three services from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Airport (LHR), covering the route many search for as the MK to Heathrow or Milton Keynes to London Heathrow coach. Use the Journey Planner above or check the route map to find the best service for your travel date.
Our 230 service runs up to 12 times a day, calling at Milton Keynes Coachway, Luton Airport, Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5).
The 240 service runs up to 2 times a day, following the same stops: Milton Keynes Coachway, Luton Airport, Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5).
Our 707 service runs up to 9 times a day with additional stops at Luton (Challney), Luton Interchange, and Hemel Hempstead Bridge St before continuing to Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station and Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5).
Milton Keynes to Heathrow route map
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Travelling to Heathrow Airport
Starting your journey
We recommend arriving at Milton Keynes Coachway at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure. This gives you plenty of time to check in, have your luggage loaded into the hold by the driver, and board comfortably.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to follow your driver's live location, so you'll always know exactly when your coach is arriving at the stop.
Direct to the terminal door
Our coaches drop you right at the terminal door at Heathrow - no shuttle buses or long walks required. Services call at Heathrow Central Bus Station (for Terminals 2 and 3), Heathrow Terminal 4, and Heathrow Terminal 5.
Planning your time
We recommend arriving at Heathrow at least 3 hours before your flight departure to allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and reaching your gate.
Coach station and airport facilities
At Milton Keynes Coachway, you'll find phone charging points, toilet facilities, an eatery, a coffee shop, and a newsagent - perfect for stocking up before you board. For full details, see our Milton Keynes coach station facilities page. At Heathrow, each terminal offers a wide range of cafes, restaurants, shops, rest areas, and cash machines.
Frequently asked questions
We offer great-value fares on this route, with the best prices available when you book in advance online. Search the Journey Planner above to find the lowest fare for your travel date.
Our first departure leaves Milton Keynes Coachway at 01:00am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 02:45am - ideal if you need to catch an early-morning flight from Heathrow.
The last daily service departs Milton Keynes Coachway at 18:10pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 20:10pm.
Our fastest services offer a swift journey from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow. Journey times vary by service and the number of intermediate stops, so use the Journey Planner above to check exact times for your preferred departure.
Yes. Each passenger can bring 1 large suitcase (up to 20 kg), which the driver stores in the hold for you, plus 1 piece of soft hand luggage to keep on board. Travelling as a family? Each member of your group gets the same allowance, with plenty of room for everyone's bags.
Standard and Fully Flexible fares are both amendable (excess fees may apply). You can also add Change and Go to your booking for £5 per journey, letting you board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure. Visit our tickets page for full details.
All of them. If you're heading from Milton Keynes to Heathrow Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, you'll arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station. Travelling to Heathrow Terminal 4 or Terminal 5? Those are served directly too, at Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5. You can also use the free Heathrow Express train to transfer between terminals.
Yes. All our coaches have free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports, so you can stay connected throughout your journey from Milton Keynes to Heathrow.
Our coaches from Milton Keynes to Heathrow run independently of the rail network, making them a reliable alternative during train strikes or service disruptions. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can usually find a service at short notice.
Yes, you can purchase tickets at Milton Keynes Coachway, but we recommend booking online for the best fares and to guarantee your seat. Booking through our website or app is quick, and you'll receive instant confirmation.
Yes. Our National Express coaches are the direct bus service between Milton Keynes and Heathrow Airport. The service runs in both directions, so whether you need a bus from Milton Keynes to Heathrow or a coach from Heathrow to Milton Keynes, search the Journey Planner above to find times and book your seat.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 09.04.2026 for travel between 09.04.2026 - 08.08.2026.
