X5 Central Milton Keynes to Buckingham
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 05:00, last bus 23:31. 48 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different X5? 17 other bus routes are numbered X5 elsewhere in the UK — see every X5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:00 | 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:30 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:40 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 19:50 | 20:50 |
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| Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | 05:00 | 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:30 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:40 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 19:50 | 20:50 |
| High Street (southbound) | 05:24 | 06:24 | 06:54 | 07:24 | 07:54 | 08:24 | 08:54 | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 15:04 | 15:34 | 16:04 | 16:34 | 17:04 | 17:34 | 18:04 | 18:44 | 19:24 | 20:14 | 21:14 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Buckingham: 13 journeys, first 08:10 towards Central Milton Keynes: 13 journeys, first 10:51
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Buckingham: 17 journeys, first 05:00 towards Central Milton Keynes: 17 journeys, first 07:51
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Buckingham: 17 journeys, first 05:00 towards Central Milton Keynes: 17 journeys, first 07:51
Route map
All stops on route X5
X5 towards Buckingham
All 2 stops
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) Central Milton Keynes
- High Street (southbound) Buckingham
X5 towards Central Milton Keynes
All 2 stops
- High Street (southbound) Buckingham
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z1) Central Milton Keynes
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 June 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 February 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 June 2024 Bedford → Milton Keynes
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000459/195 · Changes in Bedford Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X5 bus?
The first X5 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X5 bus?
The last X5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:31. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X5 bus cost?
The X5 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X5 bus?
The X5 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000459/195. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.