How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Milton Keynes start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 55 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Milton Keynes route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 21:36.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Milton Keynes from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Milton Keynes on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	16:29	Wolverton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:16	Milton Keynes Central	Fastest
Train	07:06	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	08:29	Wolverton	No tags
Train	07:21	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:16	Milton Keynes Central	No tags
Train	07:36	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	08:59	Wolverton	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Milton Keynes on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	16:29	Wolverton	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:16	Milton Keynes Central	Fastest
Train	07:06	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	08:29	Wolverton	No tags
Train	07:21	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:16	Milton Keynes Central	No tags
Train	07:36	Birmingham New Street	1h 23m	08:59	Wolverton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Milton Keynes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Milton Keynes. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

57 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £48	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £103	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Milton Keynes by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Milton Keynes start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Milton Keynes is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 55 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Milton Keynes route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Milton Keynes departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 21:36.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Milton Keynes?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£17

10/12

£16

Today

£17

12/12

£17

13/12

No data

14/12

£8

15/12

£15

16/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Milton Keynes was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Milton Keynes as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £100 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.