Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 44 m
Trains on 15 Sept
29
Distance
213 km
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 £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 29 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC), including 12 direct services.
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.
C16959 · C18025
C16954 · C17791
C16949 · C18015
C16967 · C17863
C16972 · C18005
W33917
W33877
W34121
W33894
W34094Omio 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 an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 213 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC):
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 10m.
The journey is about 47m faster (2h 6m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly £32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£25 vs £57). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C16917 · C17884 | On time 7:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 9:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33878 | On time 7:40 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16920 · C17854 | On time 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 10:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16920 · Y80841 | On time 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 11:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34170 | On time 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 10:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16925 · Y80853 | On time 9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 12:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16925 · C17837 | On time 9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 11:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34119 | 9:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 11:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16929 · C17874 | On time 10:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 12:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34182 | On time 10:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 12:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16934 · C17806 | On time 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 13:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34094 | On time 11:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 13:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16939 · C18016 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 14:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33894 | On time 12:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 14:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16944 · C18008 | On time 13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 15:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16944 · Y80900 | On time 13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 16:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33949 | 13:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 15:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16949 · C18015 | On time 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 16:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34165 | On time 14:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 16:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16954 · C17791 | On time 15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 17:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34163 | On time 15:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 17:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16959 · C18025 | On time 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 18:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33877 | On time 16:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 18:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16964 · C17876 | On time 17:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 19:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33917 | On time 17:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 19:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16969 · C17863 | On time 18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 20:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16972 · C18005 | On time 18:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h15 | 21:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34121 | On time 18:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 20:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16976 · P69538 | On time 19:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 23:07 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W34166 | On time 19:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 21:29 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17016 · C17870 · C17913 | On time 20:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h37 | 23:45 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W34025 | On time 20:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h06 | 22:57 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
W33943 | 5:25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33946 · W34205 | 6:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h12 | 8:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16913 · C17880 | 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 8:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16913 · Y80817 | 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h26 | 9:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 19:51 |
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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.

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.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
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.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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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