Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central Trains From €7.86*

Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central in approximately 50 minutes.

For the quickest and most comfortable journey from Birmingham to Milton Keynes, choose to travel on Avanti West Coast services. Starting from the first train at 05:30 until the last train at 23:11, get from England’s second city to this Buckinghamshire city on regular, reliable trains.

Take a scenic trip through the Midlands and watch miles of countryside from the comfort of your seat. Prices for this direct route start from just €7.86 when you buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal.

Avanti West Coast runs long-distance and high-speed train routes across the West of England. Its trains connect some of the UK’s most popular cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow.

Departing from Birmingham New Street

An ideal starting point for direct routes to Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street is the most centrally located of Birmingham’s many stations.

Conveniently located next to the Bullring, an iconic shopping area, New Street Station provides easy access to some of the UK’s top cities and towns. Getting to Birmingham New Street is simple by foot or on local buses that drop passengers off seconds away from the station. If you are arriving by bike, ample storage facilities are available, or bring your bicycle with you on Avanti West Coast trains.

While you wait to board, Birmingham New Street has all the amenities needed for passengers’ comfort and convenience. Choose from a selection of waiting areas, and make use of facilities like water refill, accessible toilets, coffee shops, and Help Points.

Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester, Edinburgh, London, Leicester, Liverpool, and Cambridge on services run by CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, and West Midlands Trains.

Main Stops

On Avanti trains from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central, you will call at Birmingham International, Coventry, and Rugby. Exact routes vary depending on timetables and dates.

Arriving at Milton Keynes Central

Milton Keynes Central is your arrival point, a modern station in Milton Keynes, a city surrounded by nature.

Managed by London Northwestern Railway, the station has excellent amenities for every requirement. When you arrive, relax and decompress in the comfortable waiting rooms, or buy some food from coffee shops and refreshment counters. The station also has baby changing facilities and accessible toilets.

Bordered by the River Great Ouse, Milton Keynes is a great destination for an urban day out in nature close to Birmingham. A quarter of the city is parkland or woodland, and it also includes two Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

From the station, get around the city on foot or by bike, making use of Milton Keynes’ wide network of cycle lanes and pedestrianised areas. Cycle hire is available outside the front exit, while buses can also transport arriving travellers around Buckinghamshire.

Well connected to some of England’s major cities, Milton Keynes Station takes passengers to Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly. The station’s main operators are London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast, and West Midlands Trains.

Avanti West Coast train classes

• Standard Class: The cheapest way to travel with Avanti West Coast, Standard Class tickets ensures a comfortable travel experience. Get connected to free Wi-Fi, and make use of plug sockets at some seats. Hungry or thirsty passengers can buy snacks and drinks from the onboard shop.
• Standard Premium: To combine the affordability of Standard Class with a little extra luxury, upgrade to Avanti West Coast Standard Premium tickets. Relax in a more spacious seat, which comes with a guaranteed table.
• First Class: For the best onboard experience, there’s nothing like a Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central First Class ticket with Avanti West Coast. At-seat service, quieter carriages, and complimentary food and drinks offer the best travel experience possible.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Children: Young explorers travel for less with Avanti West Coast. Under 5s get free tickets, while children aged 5 to 15 are eligible for 50% off the Standard Ticket price. 
• Luggage: Bring up to three pieces of luggage onto Avanti services for free. Larger suitcases can be stored near carriage doors, while smaller bags should go in overhead racks. Note: the maximum bag size allowed onboard is 30 x 70 x 90 cm. 
• Pets: Travel with up to two pets on Avanti West Coast trains at no extra cost, provided you keep four-legged friends on a lead or in a carrier.
• Bicycles: Spaces for bikes must be booked in advance with Avanti West Coast. If you want to take your vehicle along for the ride, note that reservations are only available for standard bikes, tandems and e-bikes.
• Passenger Assist: Book Passenger Assist before you travel for extra help completing your journey from Birmingham to Milton Keynes, whether you’re looking for help to board the train or need to reserve a wheelchair space.