The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 12 trains that leave Northampton station (NMP) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.
C1780115:180h16Northampton station (NMP)15:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8090316:480h16Northampton station (NMP)17:04Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8086513:180h16Northampton station (NMP)13:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8090016:180h16Northampton station (NMP)16:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8089515:480h16Northampton station (NMP)16:04Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
C1780115:180h16Northampton station (NMP)15:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8090316:480h16Northampton station (NMP)17:04Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8086513:180h16Northampton station (NMP)13:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8090016:180h16Northampton station (NMP)16:34Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Y8089515:480h16Northampton station (NMP)16:04Milton Keynes Central (MKC)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 24 km
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£14 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Sunday 28 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LM019100 | 6:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h45 | 7:00 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70611 | On time 7:50 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 8:06 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70612 | On time 8:24 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 8:40 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70564 | On time 8:50 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 9:06 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70570 | On time 9:26 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 9:42 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70573 | On time 10:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 10:26 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L12492 | On time 10:31 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h18 | 10:49 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L05067 | Delayed 9:50 10:48Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 10:06 10:06Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L05067 | On time 10:50 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 11:06 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L22966 | On time 11:19 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h14 | 11:33 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17882 | On time 11:41 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h14 | 11:55 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80793 | Delayed 11:00 11:53Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 11:16 11:16Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80793 | On time 12:00 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 12:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80799 | On time 12:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 12:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80804 | On time 12:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 13:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80808 | On time 13:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 13:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80813 | On time 13:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 14:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80818 | On time 14:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 14:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80824 | On time 14:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 15:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80830 | On time 15:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 15:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80836 | On time 15:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 16:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80842 | On time 16:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 16:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80848 | On time 16:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 17:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80854 | On time 17:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 17:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80860 | On time 17:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 18:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80866 | On time 18:15 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 18:31 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80872 | On time 18:48 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h16 | 19:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 14m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:27 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton station (NMP) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton station (NMP) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) 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 Milton Keynes Central (MKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton station (NMP) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- 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 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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
