The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon 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 Swindon to Milton Keynes will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon for Milton Keynes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 89 km
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2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Swindon | 2h18 | 09:18 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Swindon | 2h27 | 10:07 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Milton Keynes
Trains from Swindon to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 00:27 |
Last train 22:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swindon to Milton Keynes trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swindon and Milton Keynes from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Milton Keynes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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
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