Paignton to Milton Keynes train with Cross Country

Sat 16 May
+ Add return
Cross Country
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
Regionale
2,000+ travel companies
Cross Country
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway
Regionale
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£77

Average price

£160

Fastest journey

4 h 18 m

Average duration

4 h 37 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

265 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paignton to Milton Keynes will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.

Fast trains

To travel from Paignton to Milton Keynes you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayL23033+West Midlands TrainsW06796+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone
    8:555h20
    Paignton station (PGN)
    14:15Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £771One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryC75335+Avanti West CoastW02720+Great Western RailwayP31599
    9:165h00
    Paignton station (PGN)
    14:16Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayL23033+Avanti West CoastW02596+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
    8:554h28
    Paignton station (PGN)
    13:23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1551One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP31594 · P29713+Avanti West CoastW02960+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
    8:334h18
    Paignton station (PGN)
    12:51Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1551One-way
    3 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP31599 · P29718+Avanti West CoastW02958+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
    9:164h35
    Paignton station (PGN)
    13:51Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1551One-way
    3 changes

Live departures

Paignton to Milton Keynes train times

The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayP31594+CrossCountryC75332+Avanti West CoastW027248:33 Paignton station (PGN)
4h43
13:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayP31594 · P29713+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW029608:33 Paignton station (PGN)
4h18
12:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
Great Western RailwayL23033+Avanti West CoastW02596+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston8:55 Paignton station (PGN)
4h28
13:23 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayL23033+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone+West Midlands TrainsW067968:55 Paignton station (PGN)
5h20
14:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayP31599 · P29718+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW029589:16 Paignton station (PGN)
4h35
13:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
Great Western RailwayP31599+CrossCountryC75335+Avanti West CoastW027209:16 Paignton station (PGN)
5h00
14:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Paignton to Milton Keynes by train

Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sat
16 May
Sun
17 May
Mon
18 May
Tue
19 May
Wed
20 May
Thu
21 May
Fri
22 May

Journey information

Overview: Train from Paignton to Milton Keynes

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of train

Trains from Paignton to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £255 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 4h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
265 km
Average train duration
5h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£255
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 0m
First train
0:02
Last train
20:10
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Paignton to Milton Keynes trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Paignton and Milton Keynes from £255. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 37m
Cheapest Price
£306
Cross Country frequency
4 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£255
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Paignton to Milton Keynes train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Milton Keynes 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Paignton to Milton Keynes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £255, while the average price tends to be around £285.
The train journey from Paignton to Milton Keynes covers a distance of 265 km and takes approximately 4h 0m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Paignton to Milton Keynes is 265 km.
The first train from Paignton to Milton Keynes leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Paignton to Milton Keynes departs at 20:10.
Trains from Paignton to Milton Keynes run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Paignton to Milton Keynes.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paignton to Milton Keynes.
To travel from Paignton to Milton Keynes, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Paignton to Milton Keynes.
The train station in Paignton that goes to Milton Keynes is Paignton station (PGN), and it arrives at Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Milton Keynes is by train, costing approximately £255.
Booking trains from Paignton to Milton Keynes in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Paignton to Milton Keynes offers scenic views, particularly as it travels along the picturesque South Devon coast and through the rolling countryside of Devon and Somerset.
A day trip from Paignton to Milton Keynes is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 0m each way. Trains run 4 times per day, covering a distance of 265 km.
Most visitors find that spending two to three days in Milton Keynes is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the scenic parks and lakes.
Yes, you can take the train from Paignton to Milton Keynes.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Milton Keynes

Paignton
Milton Keynes
The major train station for departures in Paignton is Paignton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paignton for your trip from Paignton to Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Winter Prices
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. 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: The public phones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Paignton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station

More options for your journey from Paignton to Milton Keynes

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTrainsTrain Times to Milton Keynes Paignton to Milton Keynes train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone