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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 26 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
6:051h28Milton Keynes Central (MKC)7:33Birmingham International Airport£81One-way0 changes- 7:081h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)8:33Birmingham International Airport£141One-way0 changes
- 8:381h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:03Birmingham International Airport£211One-way0 changes
- 9:081h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:33Birmingham International Airport£251One-way0 changes
- 8:381h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:03Birmingham International Airport£211One-way0 changes
- 9:081h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:33Birmingham International Airport£251One-way0 changes
- 7:081h25Milton Keynes Central (MKC)8:33Birmingham International Airport£141One-way0 changes
- 6:051h28Milton Keynes Central (MKC)7:33Birmingham International Airport£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 80 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y80906 | On time 17:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 18:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C18013 · Y80906 | Delayed 16:21 17:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h14 | 18:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
 W33804+Y80906 | On time 17:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h09 | 18:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| C17846 | On time 17:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 19:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01361 | On time 17:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h44 | 18:36 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17813 | On time 18:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 19:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| 6:05 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h28 | 7:33 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 8:33 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 16:08. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 38m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 6:05 |
Last train 16:08 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Birmingham International Airport 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: Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Birmingham International Airport
Most Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham International Airport trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Birmingham International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: 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.
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