Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£59

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

2 h 38 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Milton Keynes Central (MKC) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.

West Midlands TrainsL33532 · L33134
08:383h39
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
12:17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
£361One-way
1 change
West Midlands TrainsL33536 · L33136
09:083h34
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
12:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
£361One-way
1 change
West Midlands TrainsL33528 · L33131
08:083h34
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
11:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
£361One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastW09532
08:151h48
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
10:03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
£451One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW09537
09:151h49
Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
11:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
£491One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 212 km

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£36

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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30m

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Live departures

Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 July
Last updated at 15:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
west_midlands_railL33528 · L33131
On time
07:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
3h34
10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
avanti_west_coastW09532
On time
07:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1h48
09:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL33385+avanti_west_coastW09474+west_midlands_railL33126
On time
07:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
2h23
09:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
west_midlands_railL33532 · L33134
On time
07:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
3h39
11:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
west_midlands_railL33536 · L33136
On time
08:08 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
3h34
11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
avanti_west_coastW09537
On time
08:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
1h49
10:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
212 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
06:05
Last train
21:41
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: £19
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Milton Keynes
Liverpool
The major train station for departures in Milton Keynes is Milton Keynes Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milton Keynes Central for your trip from Milton Keynes to Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your journey to Liverpool from Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
  • Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
  • Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

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