Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for 15 Dec

Cheapest price

£61

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

1 h 32 m

Average duration

1 h 39 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Milton Keynes every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.

Avanti West Coast
05:511h32
Welwyn Garden City
07:23Milton Keynes
£611One-way
0 changes
West Midlands Trains
06:211h46
Welwyn Garden City
08:07Milton Keynes
£611One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
04:001h40
Welwyn Garden City
05:40Milton Keynes
£621One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £57.

Distance: 46 km

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£61

Average Price

£6

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Cheapest

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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Live departures

Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes train times

The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 15:07
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
avanti_west_coast04:00 Welwyn Garden City
1h40
05:40 Milton Keynes0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coast05:51 Welwyn Garden City
1h32
07:23 Milton Keynes0 changesdirect
west_midlands_rail06:21 Welwyn Garden City
1h46
08:07 Milton Keynes0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes

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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:46, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 32m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
1h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
£57
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
1h 32m
First train
01:46
Last train
22:31
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Milton Keynes from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£58
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City 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
Yes, you can do a day trip from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes. The journey takes 1h 32m and covers 46 km. There are 4 train trips per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £57, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes is 46 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.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes departs at 22:31.
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes covers a distance of 46 km and takes approximately 1h 32m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Milton Keynes is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes leaves at 1:46.
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes offers a mix of urban and rural views. Travellers can enjoy glimpses of the Hertfordshire countryside, open fields, and small towns, providing a pleasant and varied landscape for the trip.

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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Milton Keynes

Welwyn Garden City
Milton Keynes
The major train station for departures in Welwyn Garden City is Welwyn Garden City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Welwyn Garden City for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms

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