Cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh will cost around £ 100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 82.
Train schedule Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
5 h 16 m
Average
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
463 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Edinburgh 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 463 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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.
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Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 287 miles (463 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 40 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £93 (€105) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh cover the 287 miles (463 km) long route taking on average 5 h 40 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £93, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £53. Travellers depart most frequently from Milton Keynes Central and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
The route between Milton Keynes and Edinburgh is served by approximately 13 trains every day. There are both direct trains and those that require a stopover at either Carlisle, Lancaster, or Crewe, and total travel time ranges between 4 hours and 40 minutes to 5 hours and 15 minutes. This train route is run by Virgin Trains, although the second leg of journeys that require changing trains is served by TransPennine Express. Trains depart every hour, starting at 6:23 a.m. and ending at 6:41 p.m. Weekend service starts at 9:33 a.m. and finishes at 5:42 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh?
Departure Station: Milton Keynes Central, located just off the A5 road, 1.2 miles from the main shopping area in downtown Milton Keynes. City buses 8 and 300 (as well as direct bus to Luton airport) stop just outside the station.
Arrival Station: Edinburgh Waverley, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, between the commercial area of Princes Street and the Old Town, which is 400 metres away. The airport bus stops at the western end of the train station, and all city buses can be found within a 200-metre radius.
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When travelling by train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh, which train station in Milton Keynes do I depart from and which train station in Edinburgh do I arrive in?
There are a few train stations in Milton Keynes to start your journey from including Milton Keynes Central and Milton Keynes, Stonebridge Roundabout South. In Edinburgh you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Milton Keynes Central and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Where is the train station in Milton Keynes to go to Edinburgh? Where is the train station in Edinburgh located?
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Milton Keynes Central, located approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) from the city centre of Milton Keynes. The most popular arrival train station in Edinburgh, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located around 0.4 miles (659 m) away from its city centre.
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