Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central Trains From £3.40*

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 £3.40 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.

A slower journey from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central at cheaper prices is operated by West Midlands Trains.

Get to Milton Keynes in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. On direct routes to Milton Keynes, you’ll pass through more than 50 miles of Midlands countryside before arriving into one of England’s greenest urban centres. 

West Midlands Trains (WMT) operates a network of affordable trains around the Midlands and beyond, linking cities like Birmingham, Coventry, and London.

Main Stops

On West Midlands Trains trains from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central, you will call at some or all of Birmingham International, Hampton-in-Arden, Berkswell, Tile Hill, Canley, Coventry, Rugby, Long Buckby, Northampton, and Wolverton.

West Midlands Trains classes

On services operated by West Midlands Trains, all passengers travel on Standard Class tickets. Priority seating areas are designed to be easily accessible for passengers who need them, including disabled people, elderly people, and pregnant women.

If you specifically want a Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central First Class ticket, you should book with Avanti West Coast.

West Midlands Trains travel advice

• Luggage: Bring up to three items of luggage on West Midlands Trains services. Remember to store bags safely and avoid obstructing doorways or other passengers at all times.
• Bicycles: If you want to bring your bike from Birmingham to Milton Keynes, arrive at the station early, as WMT assigns bicycle spaces on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pets: Companion animals are welcome on WMT trains at no extra cost. Each (human) passenger can travel with two non-human friends, while ensuring that pets stay on a lead or contained in a basket at all times.
• Children: Under 5s go free on days out to Milton Keynes, while kids up to 15 get reduced prices for most tickets.
• Passenger Assist: For assistance with your journey, from help boarding the train to a reservation for a wheelchair space, book Passenger Assist services with WMT before you travel. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.