The cheapest and fastest trains from Darwen to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darwen 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 Darwen to Milton Keynes will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
To travel from Darwen to Milton Keynes you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darwen to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darwen to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 217 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darwen to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Darwen to Milton Keynes trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:56 Darwen | 2h57 | 13:53 Milton Keynes | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darwen to Milton Keynes
Trains from Darwen to Milton Keynes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 20:24. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 20:24 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Darwen to Milton Keynes trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Darwen and Milton Keynes from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darwen to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darwen 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 Darwen and Milton Keynes
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available with limited spaces, open 24/7.
- Bryan St Chippy
- The Old Chapel Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Astley Bank Hotel
- Whitehall Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- 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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