The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) 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 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 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.




Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:30 East Croydon (ECR) | 2h15 | 07:45 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 1h59 | 23:18 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Southern, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink from East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsSouthern, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train

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Important Stations and Airports in East Croydon (ECR) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- 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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