Travel Advice News

Milton Keynes City Council are looking to better understand how employees travel to and from work, and would love to hear from you.

Whether you drive, cycle, walk, or use public transport, your feedback will help them understand what's working well and identify opportunities to support more sustainable and accessible travel options in the future. 

From 7 September, OU Staff are invited to tell Milton Keynes City Council about your commute and how you travel to work.

The survey isn't live yet, but we'd love as many people as possible to take part once it launches. Plus, there's a chance to win shopping vouchers in the prize draw! 

Watch this space for the survey link coming soon.

Whether you're commuting, heading into town, or just making shorter journeys, both Lime and Dott offer flexible e-bike and e-scooter hire options with passes and plans designed to suit different travel needs.

​ Dott Passes Save on rides with daily, weekly, or monthly passes, and even earn free rides by referring friends. Prefer to pay as you go? Pricing is available directly in the Dott app.

From 30 August 2026, Arriva will be introducing updates to its Milton Keynes bus network, including route changes, timetable updates and reliability improvements based on customer feedback.

On behalf of Milton Keynes Council, the Travel Advice Team are seeking an OU Bicycle User Club representative or enthusiastic cyclist to participate in a commuter study. The study will include an in-person interview (date TBC).

Interested? Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Cyclescheme is excited to share their July Newsletter with you! 

Cyclescheme Newsletter - July 2026 - THE OU.pdf

Service 8 Disruption.

Due to road closures, Service 8 on the following routes has been affected. 

Snelshall Street closure (4th August, 09:30-16:30) 

Buses terminate at Westcroft. No service to Snelshall Industrial Estate or Snelshall Street stops

Brickhill Street closure (3rd-11th August, 08:00-18:00)

Buses diverted via Tongwell Street and Groveway to the OU. No service to Standing Way or affected Brickhill Street stops.

Please allow extra time for your journey.

If you travel around Milton Keynes using the Arriva LOOP or Route 8 services, please be aware that a number of temporary diversions are currently in place due to roadworks and other local issues.

Key impacts include:

 Changes to sections of the LOOP route, including anti-clockwise services today and ongoing diversions affecting Bow Brickhill Station.

 Route 8 diversions between 20-24 July affecting journeys via Tongwell Street.

Before you travel, it’s worth checking the latest service information and diversion details directly with Arriva:

Please be aware that V10 Brickhill Street (H8 to Hammerwood Roundabout - Security Lodge entrance& exit to campus) will be closed from 08:00 on 3 August until 18:00 on 11 August for carriageway resurfacing works.

If you travel through this area, please plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra time where needed.

We’re currently trialling a bike lock storage rail in the Berrill Bike Shed to make things safer and easier for everyone.