London to Milton Keynes train with West Midlands Trains

Trains from London to Milton Keynes

Travelling from London to Milton Keynes is easy and affordable, via over 100 daily departures. Trains from London travel approximately 45 miles (73 km) before arriving in Milton Keynes. On average, the trains require about 30min to cover the distance. However, the travel time can get to 1 hour if you board the cheaper, but slower, trains. Since almost all London-Milton Keynes trains are direct, you can be sure to have a relaxed journey that doesn't require switching trains. During weekdays, about 132 trains connect London and Milton Keynes. Weekends come with fewer departures, an estimated 54 trains.

London to Milton Keynes Train Time: Daily Departures

When connecting from London and Milton Keynes, you can book a train departure from a selection of nearly 768 weekly. The departure station in London has its first exit around 0:00. This can make it to Milton Keynes by about 01:00. The last train from London to Milton Keynes starts travelling at approximately 23:30 and reaches the arrival terminal at roughly 01:00. On Saturday and Sunday, you may find the last departure leaving London at approximately 22:30. Nearly seven trains travel the London-Milton Keynes route every hour; however, peak hours may see 10 hourly departures.

How long is the journey by train from London to Milton Keynes?

You can spend around 30min on trains from London to Milton Keynes before completing your journey. While most trains don't have transfers, not all maintain high speeds. If you take a long-distance train, you may experience slightly longer travel durations of approximately 1h.

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What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Milton Keynes?

Departure train station: When travelling on a London to Milton Keynes train, you will depart from London Euston Train Station. The busy terminal has an expansive waiting area, where you can enjoy the station's amenities before boarding the train. If in London city centre, you can get to London Euston in roughly 15min via one of the Transport for London buses. With a taxi, London Euston is approximately 15min away. If you prefer biking, Transport for London can offer you a bicycle. Amenities like Wi-Fi, cash points, payphones, toilets, taxi stands, shops and cafes are available on the main concourse. Disabled passengers can request assistance if they have difficulties getting around London Euston.

Arrival train station: Milton Keynes Central Railway Station receives almost all trains from London to Milton Keynes. It has amenities like toilets fitted with baby-changing facilities, payphones, trolleys, cash points, cafes, convenience shops, vending machines and assistance for travellers with impaired mobility. Since Milton Keynes Central is approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from central Milton Keynes, you can walk to the downtown area within roughly 20min. At the terminal's foreground, there are buses services by Stagecoach Midlands and Arriva Beds and Bucks that can arrive in central Milton Keynes after about 9min. Taxis are even faster; they need almost 6min to travel.

Which train companies travel from London to Milton Keynes?

Avanti West Coast, a private firm founded in 2019, is one of the train companies providing cheap trains from London to Milton Keynes, and the other company is West Midlands Trains, which started operating in 2015. The primary difference between the two companies is their trains. While Avanti West Coast trains have a speed as high as roughly 125 mph (200 km/h), West Midlands Trains employs slower ones, whose speed tops approximately 110 mph (177 km/h).

Night trains London

Passengers who travel from London to Milton Keynes by train during the night can select a ride from nearly 32 trains. Night trains are available from about 19:00, and the last train for the London-Milton Keynes route leaves London at roughly 23:30 on weekdays and 22:30 on weekends. However, you can catch a midnight train (around 00:30 on weekdays and 00:00 on Saturday and Sunday).

West Midlands Trains from London to Milton Keynes

West Midlands Trains are available throughout the day and make up about 90 daily departures from London to Milton Keynes on weekdays. Their trains are relatively affordable and travel at an average of 110 mph (177 km/h). Thus, they take nearly 1h to arrive in Milton Keynes. However, they also have a few fast trains that can arrive in approximately 30min.

Avanti West Coast trains from London to Milton Keynes

Most of the high-speed London-Milton Keynes trains are under Avanti West Coast. On a weekday, the company provides roughly 42 rides. If you buy an Avanti West Coast ticket, it can take around 30min to travel the distance. At times, you may find a slower London to Milton train by Avanti West Coast, taking an estimated 1 hour to reach its destination.

Trains from London to Milton Keynes: Sustainability travel

West Midlands Trains isn’t just affordable; it’s also a clean way to connect London and Milton Keynes. The company partners with climate-change experts to implement emission-cutting and energy-preserving techniques. West Midlands Trains conducts studies on pollution and efficient ways to combat it, from time to time. Avanti West Coast is also on the way to becoming a travel-green company, by recycling about 90% of its waste. All its trains meet the required international standards of energy efficiency. Further, Avanti West Coast has building management systems in their stations, to monitor energy losses and emissions.

Train London to Milton Keynes: Services on Board

If you travel in the standard class of either West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast, you can enjoy perks like free Wi-Fi and padded seats. There is also a table, where you can read our travel magazine or place other small items. If your phone battery runs out, there are free-to-use charging plugs on board. Both train companies also offer a first-class cabin, where you can enjoy roomy seats with extra legroom; you can also get complimentary food and drinks. Both cabins allow pets at no cost. However, bringing only one pet per person is advisable, as more animals may require paying a small sum. There are also limited bicycle spaces available on board. You should book in advance to avoid missing a spot. However, if you have a foldable bike, a reservation is unnecessary, as you can pack it with your luggage. As for luggage allowances, you may bring two luggage pieces on Avanti West Coast and three on West Midlands Trains, at no cost. Both travel companies provide assistance to passengers with impaired mobility, when requested in advance.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Milton Keynes?

Cheap tickets for the trains from London to Milton Keynes are available to passengers who travel via slower trains. While they take a few more minutes to travel, long-distance trains charge considerably less. If you book tickets in advance, you can also access lower fares. Another way to get cheap train tickets is by making your trips during off-peak hours. To do so, you can buy a flexible ticket, which allows you to change travel dates for free.

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To Milton Keynes by train—travel tips

While Milton Keynes has a relatively young age, it has a lot to offer those who tour it. Once you get to the settlement, visit Bletchley Park for history about the city's origin. Sites like the National Museum of Computing and Milton Keynes Museum will also give you a healthy dose of heritage. The Milton Keynes Gallery is a suitable place for art enthusiasts to view ancient and contemporary art. However, if the outdoors tickles your fancy, be sure to take a breath of fresh air somewhere like Willen Lakeside Park. If you visit the settlement in September, you can delight in numerous dishes prepared during the Milton Keynes Food Festival. Milton Keynes also has multiple sites where you can enjoy sporting activities. These include:

• Treetop Extreme, for high rope adventures
• Snozone, for indoor snow skiing
• iFLY, for indoor skydiving
• Formula Fast Indoor Karting, for auto racing
• Daytona Milton Keynes, for auto racing
• Gulliver's Land, for youngster games