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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for 03 Dec

Cheapest

£50

Average

£117

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

G32542

06:062h43

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:49Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£501One-way

1 change

C31233

08:352h13

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

1 change

L40391

07:301h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:26Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

1 change

C31728

07:151h38

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

C31730

07:352h13

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

1 change

Manchester to Milton Keynes train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C31712 Avanti West Coast \| C31712	05:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h47	06:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	0 changesDirect
C79553 Cross Country \| C79553	05:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h02	07:13 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
G32542 Northern Rail \| G32542	06:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h43	08:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C31719 Avanti West Coast \| C31719	06:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h34	07:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	0 changesDirect
C31723 Avanti West Coast \| C31723	06:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h18	08:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C31728 Avanti West Coast \| C31728	07:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	08:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	0 changesDirect
L40391 Transport for Wales \| L40391	07:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h56	09:26 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C31730 Avanti West Coast \| C31730	07:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h13	09:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C31225 Avanti West Coast \| C31225	08:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	09:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	0 changesDirect
L40396 Transport for Wales \| L40396	08:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h56	10:26 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C31233 Avanti West Coast \| C31233	08:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h13	10:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 change
C21639 Avanti West Coast \| C21639	09:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	10:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for 03 Dec

Fastest Journey

1 h 34 m

Average

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

Distance

189 km

Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for Milton Keynes every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C31719

06:151h34

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

07:49Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

C31728

07:151h38

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

C31225

08:151h38

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

C21639

09:151h38

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:53Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

C31712

05:051h47

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

06:52Milton Keynes Central (MKC)

£1341One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Milton Keynes

Trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

188 km

Average train duration

2h 28m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 38m

First train

01:56

Last train

22:56

Price information

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Manchester to Milton Keynes

Find the best trains to Milton Keynes from Manchester with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains from £15. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: £15
Virgin Trains frequency: 17 a day

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Milton Keynes from Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Manchester to Milton Keynes train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £61

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Manchester to Milton Keynes with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £129

Trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes

There are scheduled train services from Manchester to Milton Keynes at least once an hour throughout most of the week, and sometimes two at commuting times. The journey can take as little as an hour and a half without any changes, so it's an easy and comfortable route to travel, with the opportunity to relax and enjoy a direct service.

Which train companies travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

Trains between Manchester and Milton Keynes are operated primarily by Virgin Trains, which runs a service every hour from around 6:00 a.m. through to around 10:00 p.m. depending on the day of the week. Cross Country and Arriva Trains Wales also operate a few of the services.

How long is the train from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

Direct services between Manchester and Milton Keynes can take as little as an hour and a half. Some of the slightly longer services have a stop at Wolverhampton or Stafford. The Virgin Trains are all direct and scheduled to run every hour. The last train of the day, typically just after 11:00 p.m., is essentially an overnight train that arrives in Milton Keynes the following morning.

How many trains are there from Manchester to Milton Keynes?

There is at least one train per hour on most days of the week, including Sundays. They tend to run from around 6:00 a.m through to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from around 8:00 a.m. at weekends.

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

Departure train station: Manchester Piccadilly is Manchester's biggest station and is located in the city centre. It has retail and food outlets, coffee stands and concessions, accessible toilets and showers, seating areas, newsagents, ticketing facilities, free WiFi and trolleys. Travellers can catch onward trains, the Metro from the adjoining station or a taxi from the rank just outside the station. Buses are available from Piccadilly Gardens, just a few minutes' walk away.

Arrival train station: Milton Keynes Central is located on 302 Eldergate and conveniently located for onward travel and the town centre. Travellers can find newsagents, a coffee kiosk and food outlets, along with seating areas, accessible platforms and toilets, free WiFi, ticketing facilities, a taxi rank directly outside and ATMs.

FAQs: Manchester to Milton Keynes train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Milton Keynes.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Milton Keynes can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Milton Keynes is £48; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Manchester to Milton Keynes is on average 1 h 38 min for the 117 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and Milton Keynes by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Milton Keynes leaves at 01: 56. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Milton Keynes leaves at 22: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 3 direct trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Manchester to Milton Keynes you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Manchester and Milton Keynes on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 56.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Milton Keynes Central, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Milton Keynes from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes by train is June.

You have options as you can travel to Milton Keynes from Manchester 2 different ways: train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Milton Keynes

Manchester

Milton Keynes

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Milton Keynes.

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