The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 30 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
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C1783618:072h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:03Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£231One-way1 change
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C17834 · W7058020:073h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)23:18Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£231One-way2 changes
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C178828:093h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:05Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£291One-way1 change
W3321520:551h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)22:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£411One-way0 changes
W3326819:351h43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)21:18Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£481One-way0 changes
C0129317:151h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)18:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3323914:151h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3317815:151h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3316716:151h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)17:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
W3304912:151h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)13:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£701One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 188 km
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2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33589 | 5:04 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 6:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00998+ W33607 | On time 5:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 7:13 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89625+ C16916 · Y80802 | On time 6:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h57 | 10:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33660 | On time 6:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h35 | 7:45 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38867+ W33393 | On time 6:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 8:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89632+ C16919 · Y80811 | 7:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 11:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33628 | 7:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 8:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38869+ W33403 | On time 7:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 9:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
G90105+ C16921 · Y80816 | On time 7:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 11:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
L89640+ C16924 · Y80822 | 8:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 12:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33397 | 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 9:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38871+ W33621 | 8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 10:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
G90110+ C16926 · Y80828 | 8:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 12:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
L89647+ C16928 · Y80834 | 9:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 13:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33594 | 9:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 10:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38872+ W33755 | 9:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 11:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
G90115+ C16930 · Y80840 | On time 9:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 13:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
L89655+ C16933 · Y80846 | On time 10:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 14:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33405 | 10:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 11:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38875+ W33757 | 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 12:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89663+ C16938 · Y80858 | On time 11:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 15:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33779 | 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 12:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38876+ W33430 | 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 13:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89670+ C16943 · Y80870 | On time 12:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 16:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33600 | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 13:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38879+ W33688 | 12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 14:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89677+ C16948 · Y80882 | On time 13:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 17:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33702 | 13:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 14:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38881+ W33748 | 13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 15:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89682+ C16953 · Y80894 | On time 14:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 18:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33465 | 14:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 15:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38883+ W33747 | 14:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 16:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89685+ C16958 · Y80904 | On time 15:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h58 | 19:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33781 | 15:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 16:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38884+ W33429 | 15:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 17:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89627+ C16963 · P69520 | 16:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 20:02 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33670 | 16:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 17:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38887+ W33737 | 16:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h57 | 18:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89635+ C16968 · P69528 | 17:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h59 | 21:05 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33592 | 17:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 18:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38888+ W33580 | 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 19:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
L89642+ C17951 · W00221 | 18:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 21:35 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33569 | 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 19:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38891+ W33524 | 18:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h00 | 20:30 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
G90113+ C16974 · P69531 | 18:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h52 | 22:28 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
L89650+ C16977 · P69533 | 19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h00 | 23:06 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W33588 | 19:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 21:00 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01041+ W33528 | 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h59 | 21:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W44848+ W33566 | 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h00 | 21:30 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
W33579 | 20:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h49 | 22:03 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66584+ W33505 | On time 20:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 22:23 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- 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
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