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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Basingstoke for Milton Keynes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:352h15Basingstoke10:50Milton Keynes£631One-way0 changes- 5:362h15Basingstoke7:51Milton Keynes£651One-way0 changes
- 8:352h15Basingstoke10:50Milton Keynes£631One-way0 changes
- 5:362h15Basingstoke7:51Milton Keynes£651One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 90 km
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£62 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basingstoke to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:36 Basingstoke | 2h15 | 7:51 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:35 Basingstoke | 2h15 | 10:50 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 22:09 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Basingstoke to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Milton Keynes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Milton Keynes
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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