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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 5 trains that leave Milton Keynes for London Stansted Airport 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 72 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
04:322h35Milton Keynes07:07London Stansted Airport£371One-way0 changes
08:502h09Milton Keynes10:59London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes- 08:352h02Milton Keynes10:37London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes
10:291h54Milton Keynes12:23London Stansted Airport£571One-way0 changes- 09:352h09Milton Keynes11:44London Stansted Airport£601One-way0 changes
- 10:291h54Milton Keynes12:23London Stansted Airport£571One-way0 changes
- 08:352h02Milton Keynes10:37London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 09:352h09Milton Keynes11:44London Stansted Airport£601One-way0 changes
- 08:502h09Milton Keynes10:59London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 04:322h35Milton Keynes07:07London Stansted Airport£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 72 km
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£50 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:35 Milton Keynes | 2h02 | 10:37 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:35 Milton Keynes | 2h09 | 11:44 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 20:35 |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and London Stansted Airport from £17. 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 London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and London Stansted Airport
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Information Desk
- 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
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