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Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum
Local museum covering Newton Abbot's market, railway and everyday life. A practical introduction to the town's history in a central location.
Cheapest price
£279
Average price
£282
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot will cost around £282 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £279.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot you need to make at least one change.










The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:52 Milton Keynes | 4h16 | 12:08 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:52 Milton Keynes | 4h15 | 13:07 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:52 Milton Keynes | 4h15 | 14:07 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:52 Milton Keynes | 4h16 | 15:08 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:52 Milton Keynes | 4h16 | 16:08 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:52 Milton Keynes | 4h15 | 17:07 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:52 Milton Keynes | 4h15 | 18:07 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:52 Milton Keynes | 4h15 | 19:07 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:48 Milton Keynes | 4h22 | 20:10 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:52 Milton Keynes | 4h17 | 22:09 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:52 Milton Keynes | 4h09 | 23:01 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 0:29 Milton Keynes | 9h01 | 9:30 Newton Abbot | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:17 Milton Keynes | 4h51 | 11:08 Newton Abbot | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £279 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £279 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 0:37 |
Last train 19:29 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Newton Abbot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newton Abbot trip today.
Local museum covering Newton Abbot's market, railway and everyday life. A practical introduction to the town's history in a central location.
Historic house museum with rooms, gardens and collections linked to local families and writers. A characterful heritage visit near Newton Abbot.
Contemporary arts venue and gallery in nearby Bovey Tracey showing changing exhibitions, crafts and creative work from Devon and beyond.
Large public park with lake, seasonal events, play areas and broad paths. Popular with families and useful for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Country park with lake, woodland and birdlife on the edge of town. Ideal for walking, wildlife watching and an easy escape into nature.
Open heathland and woodland on Dartmoor's edge, popular for walks and views. A local favourite for fresh air within easy reach of Newton Abbot.
A classic South Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. Nearby Devon is famous for serving the cream before the jam.
A rich fruit loaf traditional in Devon, made with dried fruit and often served sliced with butter. It is a longstanding regional tea-time treat.
A traditional West Country pasty filled with beef, potato and swede. Common across Devon and a familiar savoury choice in local bakeries.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and a lively but relaxed setting in the town centre.
Established Nepalese and Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian options in a comfortable, friendly space.
Well-known local pub and dining venue with British classics, ales and a traditional atmosphere close to Newton Abbot racecourse.
Moderate for England. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than London, but tourist-season stays and rail fares can raise daily costs.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milton Keynes to Newton Abbot trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Newton Abbot station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Newton Abbot 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.
Newton Abbot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Newton Abbot.
Wi-Fi is available at Newton Abbot. ATMs are available at Newton Abbot.
Ticket office support is available at Newton Abbot.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newton Abbot: Parking, WC.
Available at Newton Abbot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newton Abbot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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