Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

Showing times and prices for 01 Aug

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

1 h 44 m

Average duration

1 h 44 m

Trains per day

43

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

Of the 43 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.

  • West Midlands TrainsC16968 · C17951 · W00221
    17:334h02
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    21:35Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £151One-way
    2 changes
  • West Midlands TrainsC16950 · C17950
    14:122h36
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    16:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £151One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsC16960 · C17934
    16:122h36
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    18:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsC16968 · P69528
    17:333h32
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    21:05Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsC16977 · P69533
    19:333h33
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    23:06Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £171One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 213 km

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Coach

£27

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West CoastW339435:25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h50
7:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW33946 · W34205
On time
6:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h12
8:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16913 · C17880
On time
6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h41
8:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16913 · Y80817
On time
6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h26
9:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16917 · C17884
On time
7:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h38
9:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33878
On time
7:40 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h47
9:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16920 · C17854
On time
8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h38
10:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16923 · C17837
On time
8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h15
11:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34170
On time
8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
10:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16925 · Y80853
On time
9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h22
12:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16925 · C17837
On time
9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
11:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW341199:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
11:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16929 · C17874
On time
10:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
12:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34182
On time
10:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
12:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16934 · Y80878
On time
11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h22
14:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16934 · C17806
On time
11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
13:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34094
On time
11:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
13:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16939 · C18016
On time
12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
14:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33894
On time
12:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
14:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16944 · C18008
On time
13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
15:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16944 · Y80900
On time
13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h22
16:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW3394913:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h45
15:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16949 · C18015
On time
14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
16:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16949 · Y80908
On time
14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h23
17:35 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34165
On time
14:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
16:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16954 · C17791
On time
15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
17:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34163
On time
15:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h45
17:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16959 · C18025
On time
16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h36
18:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33877
On time
16:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
18:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16964 · C17876
On time
17:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h38
19:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33917
On time
17:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
19:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16969 · C17863
On time
18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h39
20:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
West Midlands TrainsC16972 · C18005
On time
18:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h15
21:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34121
On time
18:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
20:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC16976 · P69538
On time
19:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h34
23:07 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34166
On time
19:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h46
21:29 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC17016 · C17870 · C17913
On time
20:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h37
23:45 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15952+Avanti West CoastW34259+Transport for WalesG38407
On time
20:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
22:47 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW34025
On time
20:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h06
22:57 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 1h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
213 km
Average train duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
4:25
Last train
20:08
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
£27
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 36m
Cheapest Price
£8
West Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) 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 Central (MKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) covers a distance of 213 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) is 213 km.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) leaves at 4:25.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) departs at 20:08.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) is by train, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Central offers scenic views of the English countryside, particularly as you travel through the Cheshire plains and parts of the Peak District. However, some sections include urban and industrial landscapes.
A day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Central is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 48m. Trains run 9 times per day covering a distance of 213 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Milton Keynes
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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