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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Liverpool 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 Liverpool will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 11 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Liverpool every day 6 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 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
C17848 · C177719:192h23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)11:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change- C17750 · C178108:192h23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change
- C17878 · C1777410:192h23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change
- C17953 · C178567:162h26Milton Keynes Central (MKC)9:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change
W338836:522h31Milton Keynes Central (MKC)9:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£251One-way0 changes
- W340738:151h48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)10:03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£451One-way0 changes
- W339309:151h49Milton Keynes Central (MKC)11:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£451One-way0 changes
- W3423710:151h49Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£431One-way0 changes
- W3426411:151h49Milton Keynes Central (MKC)13:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£471One-way0 changes
- W339697:121h52Milton Keynes Central (MKC)9:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Liverpool 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 213 km
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£33 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Liverpool 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 |
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| W34237 | Delayed 9:18 10:15Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h49 | 12:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17878 · C17774 | Delayed 9:26 10:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h23 | 12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W34264 | On time 11:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h49 | 13:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| W34206+C17849 | 6:17 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h25 | 8:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W33883 | 6:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h31 | 9:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33969 | 7:12 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h52 | 9:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17953 · C17856 | 7:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h26 | 9:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W34073 | 8:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h48 | 10:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17750 · C17810 | 8:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h23 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W33930 | 9:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h49 | 11:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17848 · C17771 | 9:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h23 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W34237 | 10:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h49 | 12:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Liverpool
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Liverpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 2:02 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Liverpool
Most Milton Keynes to Liverpool trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
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