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Reigate Priory Museum
Local museum covering Reigate and Redhill history through artefacts, archives and changing displays, a strong introduction to the area.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 14 m
Trains on 20 Sept
4
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Merstham 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 Merstham will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Merstham you need to make at least 2 changes.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Merstham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 96 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Merstham:
A train is £0.27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milton Keynes to Merstham costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Merstham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.11. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Merstham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 7:02 |
Last train 20:47 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Merstham 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 Merstham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milton Keynes to Merstham trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Merstham station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Merstham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
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.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Merstham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Merstham.
Ticket office support is available at Merstham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Merstham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Merstham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merstham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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