The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
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
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.
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.
C16968 · C17951 · W0022117:334h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:35Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£151One-way2 changes
C16950 · C1795014:122h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£151One-way1 change
C16960 · C1793416:122h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)18:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£171One-way1 change
C16968 · P6952817:333h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:05Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£171One-way1 change
C16977 · P6953319:333h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)23:06Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£171One-way1 change
W337559:431h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:27Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W336218:431h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:27Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3343011:431h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:27Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£491One-way0 changes
W3375710:431h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:27Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3368812:431h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:27Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£491One-way0 changes
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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2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33943 | 5:25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33946 · W34205 | On time 6:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h12 | 8:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16913 · C17880 | On time 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 8:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
C16913 · Y80817 | On time 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h26 | 9:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
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 | |
C16923 · C17837 | On time 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h15 | 11:48 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 · Y80878 | On time 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h22 | 14:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
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 | |
C16949 · Y80908 | On time 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h23 | 17:35 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 | |
G15952+ W34259+ G38407 | On time 20:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 22:47 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W34025 | 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)
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.
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 |
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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.

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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.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
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.
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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