The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 482 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 27 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 482 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £61 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h27 | 12:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h10 | 12:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:57 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h30 | 19:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Distance 482 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 17:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- 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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