The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£149
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Milton Keynes will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £149.
To travel from Blackburn to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
11:253h50Blackburn15:15Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
16:252h17Blackburn18:42Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
18:242h19Blackburn20:43Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
19:252h26Blackburn21:51Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
20:253h50Blackburn0:15Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
16:252h17Blackburn18:42Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
18:242h19Blackburn20:43Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
19:252h26Blackburn21:51Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
11:253h50Blackburn15:15Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
20:253h50Blackburn0:15Milton Keynes£1491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackburn to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 223 km
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£79 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Blackburn to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Milton Keynes trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:22 Blackburn | 2h20 | 19:42 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:22 Blackburn | 2h29 | 20:51 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:22 Blackburn | 2h33 | 21:55 Milton Keynes | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Milton Keynes
Trains from Blackburn to Milton Keynes run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Blackburn to Milton Keynes trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Blackburn and Milton Keynes from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackburn to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and Milton Keynes
Most Blackburn to Milton Keynes trains use the Blackburn to Milton Keynes Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Milton Keynes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackburn station do trains to Milton Keynes leave from?
Getting to Blackburn from Blackburn city centre
Blackburn train station facilities and services
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Mill Hill (Lancs) from Blackburn city centre
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) train station facilities and services
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cherry Tree from Blackburn city centre
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree train station facilities and services
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains from Blackburn arrive at?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: 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.
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