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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€78
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€103
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 18
7
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 7 trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh, including 7 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 463 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 38 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.
8:19 AM5h00Milton Keynes1:19 PMEdinburgh€781One-way0 transfers
3:32 AM6h06Milton Keynes9:38 AMEdinburgh€801One-way0 transfers- 9:15 AM5h04Milton Keynes2:19 PMEdinburgh€871One-way0 transfers
- 12:34 PM4h46Milton Keynes5:20 PMEdinburgh€1001One-way0 transfers
- 7:49 AM5h39Milton Keynes1:28 PMEdinburgh€1141One-way0 transfers
- 12:34 PM4h46Milton Keynes5:20 PMEdinburgh€1001One-way0 transfers
- 10:19 AM4h59Milton Keynes3:18 PMEdinburgh€1431One-way0 transfers
- 8:19 AM5h00Milton Keynes1:19 PMEdinburgh€781One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM5h04Milton Keynes2:19 PMEdinburgh€871One-way0 transfers
- 8:49 AM5h38Milton Keynes2:27 PMEdinburgh€1191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 463 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€86 Average price | €47 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh:
A flight is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average €47.
A flight is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01369+ C17750+ W85177 | Delayed 8:47 AM 8:19 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC) | 5h13 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33941+C17848 | Delayed 10:09 AM 9:19 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC) | 5h00 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34264 · W34286 | On time 11:15 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 5h03 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34286+C17873 | Delayed 12:09 PM 11:19 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC) | 4h59 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 463 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 463 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 7:07 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Edinburgh from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
The route between Milton Keynes and Edinburgh is served by approximately 13 trains every day. There are both direct trains and those that require a stopover at either Carlisle, Lancaster, or Crewe, and total travel time ranges between 4 hours and 40 minutes to 5 hours and 15 minutes. This train route is run by Virgin Trains, although the second leg of journeys that require changing trains is served by TransPennine Express. Trains depart every hour, starting at 6:23 a.m. and ending at 6:41 p.m. Weekend service starts at 9:33 a.m. and finishes at 5:42 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh?
Departure Station: Milton Keynes Central, located just off the A5 road, 1.2 km from the main shopping area in downtown Milton Keynes. City buses 8 and 300 (as well as direct bus to Luton airport) stop just outside the station.
Arrival Station: Edinburgh Waverley, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, between the commercial area of Princes Street and the Old Town, which is 400 metres away. The airport bus stops at the western end of the train station, and all city buses can be found within a 200-metre radius.
FAQs: Trains from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh
Most Milton Keynes to Edinburgh trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), 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 Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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