9:002h48Sheffield11:48Milton Keynes£841One-way0 changes
16:242h24Sheffield18:48Milton Keynes£851One-way0 changes
9:561h52Sheffield11:48Milton Keynes£851One-way0 changes
7:592h49Sheffield10:48Milton Keynes£981One-way0 changes
9:561h52Sheffield11:48Milton Keynes£851One-way0 changes
16:242h24Sheffield18:48Milton Keynes£851One-way0 changes
9:002h48Sheffield11:48Milton Keynes£841One-way0 changes
7:592h49Sheffield10:48Milton Keynes£981One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Milton Keynes
The cheapest option from Sheffield to Milton Keynes is coach, with an average price of £16. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Milton Keynes among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 157 km
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2h 18m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Milton Keynes trains for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21677+ G66948+ C18021 | On time 10:52 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h56 | 13:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W29874 · XC036000+ C18024 | On time 10:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h52 | 14:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W70768+ G66954+ C18019 | On time 12:52 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h56 | 15:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
W29886 · XC035800+ C18023 | On time 12:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h52 | 16:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Milton Keynes
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Sheffield to Milton Keynes, including direct trains, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Lowest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 22:41 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Milton Keynes trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Milton Keynes from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Milton Keynes
Most Sheffield to Milton Keynes trains use the Sheffield to Milton Keynes Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Milton Keynes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Milton Keynes leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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