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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Showing times and prices for Dec 17
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
92 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Fast trains
Of the 18 trains that leave Birmingham for Milton Keynes on Wed, Dec 17, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 55 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.
W0572311:36AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)01:04PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€121One-way
0 transfers
W0572912:06PM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)01:34PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€121One-way
0 transfers
W0571110:36AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:04PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€181One-way
0 transfers
W0571711:06AM1h28
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:34PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€181One-way
0 transfers
W05723 · W0551711:36AM1h12
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:48PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€181One-way
1 transfer
L0216912:21PM0h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)01:16PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€191One-way
0 transfers
W0273011:21AM0h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:16PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€191One-way
0 transfers
W0273510:21AM0h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€241One-way
0 transfers
W0312509:21AM0h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€381One-way
0 transfers
W0244508:21AM0h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
€581One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 92 km
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€24 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Milton Keynes trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 7:43 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W05679 | On time 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:34 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02445 | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 9:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05687 · W05505 | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 9:48 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
| W05687 | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:04 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05693 | On time 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:34 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W03125 | On time 9:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h55 | 10:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
| 4:30 AM Birmingham | 0h53 | 5:23 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:35 AM Birmingham | 1h20 | 5:55 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:13 AM Birmingham | 1h32 | 6:45 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 50m.
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
Bus from €8
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
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
Bus from €8
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Birmingham to Milton Keynes trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Milton Keynes from €8. 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 12m
Cheapest Price
€12
West Midlands Trains frequency
5 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
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
€13
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
€114
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Milton Keynes can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Milton Keynes is €22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to Milton Keynes train time is 49 min covering the 91 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes leaves at 23: 58.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 7 direct trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Birmingham to Milton Keynes train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Birmingham to Milton Keynes to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Milton Keynes Central, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Milton Keynes from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is March.
You have options as you can travel to Milton Keynes from Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Milton Keynes
Birmingham
Milton Keynes
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
University
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for University
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Milton Keynes is Milton Keynes Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milton Keynes Central for your journey to Milton Keynes from Birmingham.
Milton Keynes Central
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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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