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Travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly, the fastest train takes 1h 39m with an average travel time of 1h 55m. 22 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 09:00 and the last at 23:15. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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09:00 Milton Keynes Central | 10:55 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 55m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
09:19 Milton Keynes Central | 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 10m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
09:44 Milton Keynes Central | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 30m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
10:10 Milton Keynes Central | 12:28 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 18m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
10:21 Milton Keynes Central | 12:38 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 2h 17m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
Travel from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly in just 1 hour 41 minutes on direct Avanti West Coast services.
On one efficient, direct train, you can travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester, with a premium travel experience and picturesque views of Northamptonshire and Staffordshire countryside from your window. When booking in advance with TrainPal, you can buy cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester using railcard discounts, split tickets and advance fares.
Avanti West Coast runs long-distance trains around the West of England, with fast services connecting major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, London, Crewe, Chester and Wigan.
To the west of Milton Keynes town centre, Milton Keynes Central is a well-connected Buckinghamshire station that offers passengers routes to get to some of England’s top destinations.
With waiting rooms and seating areas, Milton Keynes Central is a comfortable location from which to start your journey. Reaching the station is easy, whether by local bus or taxi, both of which serve the station. The station also has plentiful bike storage facilities, as well as a drop-off point for cycle hires operated by Santander Cycles outside the front of the station.
Milton Keynes Station is part of popular routes to places like London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by London Northwestern Railway, the other major operators with a presence at the station are Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
From Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly, your Avanti West Coast service will stop at Rugby, Stoke-On-Trent, Macclesfield, and Stockport before arriving in Manchester. Stops may vary on different services, depending on when you make your journey.
Manchester Piccadilly is a convenient terminus for your journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester. A major northern hub, Manchester Piccadilly is a well-connected station located to the south of the city.
Within a few minutes’ walk, you’ll be able to reach attractions like Piccadilly Gardens, while city centre shopping, bars, and restaurants are just a little further. The station is conveniently connected to local bus routes, as well as through the Manchester 'Metrolink' tram network.
Manchester Piccadilly transports passengers around the UK, with destinations as far afield as Norwich, Llandudno, Stoke-On-Trent, Sheffield, Windermere, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston. The station’s major operators are TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern, and East Midlands Railway.
Onboard services from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly, you can choose between three different train classes:
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
Taking the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly is both efficient and enjoyable, offering scenic views and comfort. With frequent departures from Milton Keynes Central, you can arrive at Manchester Piccadilly in just 1h 39m, making it a quick and convenient option for travelling between these two places.
The fastest train journey time from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly is 1h 39m . Use our Train Journey Planner to find direct trains, avoid transfers, and compare travel times for each route to see if there are fewer stops to make your journey seamless.
No, there are no direct trains from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly. However, you can still find the best train options using the TrainPal Train Journey Planner. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations to see all available train services and plan your trip
Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly trains are generally punctual, but delays or cancellations can occur due to weather, strikes, and other factors. After purchasing a ticket, use TrainPal to track live train updates. Before buying a ticket, our Train Journey Planner provides all necessary booking information. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations, click 'Search,' and view routes labelled 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest,' with all details displayed.
Typically, you should plan to arrive at the station 15-20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart. However, the size of the station and your familiarity with it can affect this timing. For larger or less familiar stations, leaving home earlier can help reduce stress and ensure a more relaxed journey.
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