The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Dover
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Dover 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 Dover will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Dover 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 174 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.




Live departures
Milton Keynes to Dover train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Dover trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:55 Milton Keynes | 2h19 | 11:14 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:17 Milton Keynes | 2h38 | 11:55 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:36 Milton Keynes | 6h02 | 10:38 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:06 Milton Keynes | 3h08 | 11:14 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Dover
Trains from Milton Keynes to Dover run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 22:48 |
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Dover 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 Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Dover
- 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 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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