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Trip Summary
There are 11 daily trains from Milton Keynes to Manchester. Traveling by train from Milton Keynes to Manchester usually takes around 2 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 2 hours and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 32m |
| Lowest price | £17.23 |
| Trains per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Milton Keynes to Manchester?
Avanti West Coast is the one and only train line which connects Milton Keynes to Manchester. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 11 | 2h 37m | £29.88 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Milton Keynes to Manchester tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Milton Keynes at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to Manchester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester 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 favourite 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 coach service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
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 buses and long-distance coaches 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 Manchester?
Main arrival station: Manchester Piccadilly Station
Manchester has one train station.
Train stations in Manchester:
Manchester Piccadilly Station
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