The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) 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 71 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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 coach and train for London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h00 | 15:18 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h04 | 20:14 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 05:39 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h02 | 06:41 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h34 | 06:37 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) by coach or train
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Why should you book London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs West Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for West Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 34m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) 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.
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 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
