The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) 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 Crewe station (CRE) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Milton Keynes Central (MKC) for Crewe station (CRE) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) 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 train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 162 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h35 | 11:54 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h40 | 17:59 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 06:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h35 | 07:51 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h35 | 08:54 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h35 | 09:54 Crewe station (CRE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE)
Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Crewe station (CRE) 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: Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Crewe station (CRE) 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 Crewe station (CRE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Crewe station (CRE)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
