The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£23
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
50 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
55 m
Trains on 29 Oct
88
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 88 trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 52 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
Y8086714:081h36Milton Keynes Central (MKC)15:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
Y8084912:381h36Milton Keynes Central (MKC)14:14Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
Y8084312:081h36Milton Keynes Central (MKC)13:44Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
Y8082610:381h36Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:14Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
Y8083211:081h37Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
W3404921:370h50Milton Keynes Central (MKC)22:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)£231One-way0 changes
W341447:050h55Milton Keynes Central (MKC)8:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£221One-way0 changes
W338836:520h56Milton Keynes Central (MKC)7:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£331One-way0 changes
W3423812:520h56Milton Keynes Central (MKC)13:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£181One-way0 changes
C013697:520h56Milton Keynes Central (MKC)8:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£281One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 50m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 0:55 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trip
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Live departures
Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18031 · L05065 | 5:37 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 7:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
P69501+ W34206 | 6:17 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h27 | 7:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
P69505 | 6:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 8:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34065+ G66935 | 6:40 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h06 | 7:46 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W33883 | 6:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 7:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34144 | 7:05 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h55 | 8:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80791 | 7:07 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 8:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17953 · Y80791 | 7:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h28 | 8:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80794 | 7:40 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h34 | 9:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01369 | 7:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 8:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80800 | 8:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 9:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17750 · Y80800 | 8:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h26 | 9:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17750+ G00955 | 8:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 9:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80800+ C01312 | 8:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h21 | 9:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80805 | 8:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 10:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34260 | 8:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 9:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80809 | 9:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17848 · Y80809 | 9:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17848+ G00956 | 9:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80809+ W33961 | 9:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 10:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17883 | 9:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 11:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34077 | 9:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17800 | 10:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17878 · C17800 | 10:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17878+ G00959 | 10:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 11:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17800+ W34059 | 10:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 11:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80826 | 10:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 12:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33964 | 10:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 11:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80832 | 11:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17873 · Y80832 | 11:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h26 | 12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17873+ G00960 | 11:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 12:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80832+ W34210 | 11:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h21 | 12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17931 | 11:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 13:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33944 | 11:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 12:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80843 | 12:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 13:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17792 · Y80843 | 12:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 13:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17792+ G00964 | 12:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 13:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80843+ W34101 | 12:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 13:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80849 | 12:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 14:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34238 | 12:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 13:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80856 | 13:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 14:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17897 · Y80856 | 13:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 14:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17897+ G00966 | 13:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80856+ W34061 | 13:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 14:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80862 | 13:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 15:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34214 | 13:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 14:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80867 | 14:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 15:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17941 · Y80867 | 14:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 15:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17941+ G00969 | 14:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 15:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80867+ W34053 | 14:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 15:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80873 | 14:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 16:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34232 | 14:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 15:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80879 | 15:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 16:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18017 · Y80879 | 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 16:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C18017+ G00973 | 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 16:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80879+ W34157 | 15:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 16:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80886 | 15:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 17:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33892 | 15:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h00 | 16:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80891 | 16:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17881 · Y80891 | 16:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h26 | 17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17881+ G00974 | 16:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 17:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80891+ W34231 | 16:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h21 | 17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17917 | 16:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 18:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34116 | 16:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 17:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80906 | 17:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 18:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18013 · Y80906 | 17:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 18:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80906+ W33872 | 17:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 18:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17846 | 17:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 19:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01361 | 17:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 18:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17813 | 18:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 19:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18012 · C17813 | 18:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 19:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C18012+ G00982 | 18:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 19:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17813+ W33865 | 18:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 19:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80919 | 18:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 20:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34235 | 18:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 19:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17804 | 19:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 20:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17783 · C17804 | 19:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 20:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17783+ G00984 | 19:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 20:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17804+ W34024 | 19:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h20 | 20:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
Y80926 | 19:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 21:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01353 | 19:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 20:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17857 | 20:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 21:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17936 · C17857 | 20:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h26 | 21:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17936+ G00988 | 20:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h19 | 21:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17857+ W34042 | 20:24 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h21 | 21:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C18010 | 20:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h38 | 22:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01355 | 20:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h56 | 21:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17971 | 21:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h36 | 22:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17885 · C17971 | 21:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 22:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34049 | 21:37 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h50 | 22:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17926 | 21:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h46 | 23:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01357 | 22:05 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h57 | 23:02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17892+ G00994 | 22:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h25 | 23:44 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17851 | 22:36 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h47 | 0:23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17851+ W34098 | 22:46 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 0:23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34143 · VT950300 | 23:27 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h28 | 0:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W33870 · VT950200 | 23:55 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h35 | 1:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 29 October | |||||
LM001200 · P69491 | 1:55 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 4h20 | 6:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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