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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
189 km
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.
The average ticket from Manchester to Milton Keynes will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Manchester to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
VT979300 · W02867VT978700 · W02896VT979000 · W02882VT979300 · W02867VT978700 · W02896VT979000 · W02882
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Milton Keynes 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 189 km
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2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| VT978700 · W02896 | On time 08:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h18 | 10:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
| VT979000 · W02882 | On time 09:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h18 | 11:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
| VT979300 · W02867 | On time 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h18 | 12:53 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Manchester to Milton Keynes run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 02:02 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, National Express, CrossCountry from Manchester to Milton Keynes trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, National Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester and Milton Keynes from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Milton Keynes 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Milton Keynes
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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