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Trip Summary
You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Milton Keynes and Watford. The average train journey from Milton Keynes to Watford takes 34 minutes, but some Avanti West Coast train trips are as short as 20 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 20m |
| Lowest price | $38.58 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Milton Keynes to Watford?
2 train services operate from Milton Keynes to Watford. West Midlands Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 2 | 0h 21m | $40.57 |
| West Midlands Railway | 9 | 0h 38m | $40.35 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Milton Keynes to Watford start from $39, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 West Midlands Railway schedules to Watford. West Midlands Railway in Milton Keynes leaves from Milton Keynes Central . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford Junction .
From Milton Keynes to Watford train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 0 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Milton Keynes to Watford are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Milton Keynes at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Milton Keynes to Watford.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Watford to Milton Keynes.
City Information
Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes is one of England's most contemporary cities. Here you'll see modern urban engineering at work: a beautiful combination of green spaces, new structures, and sustainable travel. The city also offers first-hand access to history, culture, and sports, not to mention world-class shopping and entertainment.
If you're into arts and heritage, then the places that you'll most likely find them are The Silverstone Interactive Museum, MK Gallery, and National Film and Sci-Fi Museum. At Bletchley Park, learn how Alan Turing and other codebreakers deciphered German codes in this country estate during WWII.
Stadium MK is a hub of live entertainment, where football fans often fill its 30,530 seats. This stadium is also a favorite venue for musical shows. The Milton Keynes Theatre shows live theatre productions, and The Stables is a failsafe spot to enjoy a night of jazz, folk, blues, classical, and pop music.
The nearest airport is London Luton, about 20 miles away from Milton Keynes. Avanti West Coast trains offer seven scheduled trips to Milton Keynes daily, including routes from London, Southampton, and Cardiff. National Express provides bus service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Milton Keynes?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Milton Keynes Central
Milton Keynes Central Railway Station is a modern, glass-fronted station at the western end of central Milton Keynes. It is one of the stops on the West Coast Main line and serves Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, and Southern regional rail services. Located in the station are a shop and café, but there are several additional restaurants, shops, and hotels in the surrounding area. Many local and long-distance buses also stop at the entrance to Milton Keynes Central, which makes for easy transfers between travel modes.
All train stations in Milton Keynes:
Milton Keynes Central
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main arrival station: Watford Junction
Watford has one train station.
Train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
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