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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Bristol
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Bristol will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Bristol 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 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.
4:323h31Milton Keynes8:03Bristol£591One-way0 changes- 7:353h00Milton Keynes10:35Bristol£641One-way0 changes
- 7:353h00Milton Keynes10:35Bristol£641One-way0 changes
- 4:323h31Milton Keynes8:03Bristol£591One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 143 km
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£71 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Bristol trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14957+ C24675+ Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington | Delayed 9:30 8:30Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h28 | 11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
G01101+G15478+ W34260 | Delayed 9:30 8:52Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h36 | 12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| G14957+W34117+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | Delayed 9:30 8:57Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h01 | 11:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| W34686+W70275+Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington | Delayed 10:00 9:00Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h35 | 12:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 4:32 Milton Keynes | 3h31 | 8:03 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:35 Milton Keynes | 3h00 | 10:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Bristol
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 3:30 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Bristol from £11. 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 to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Bristol
Most Milton Keynes to Bristol trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Montpelier. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Bristol leave from?
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 Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Lawrence Hill from Bristol city centre
Lawrence Hill is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Lawrence Hill train station facilities and services
Lawrence Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lawrence Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lawrence Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lawrence Hill: Bike Parking.
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