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Trip Summary
There are 12 daily trains from Rugby to Milton Keynes. Traveling by train from Rugby to Milton Keynes usually takes around 28 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 19 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 19m |
| Lowest price | £16.17 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Rugby to Milton Keynes?
2 train services operate from Rugby to Milton Keynes. Avanti West Coast usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 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 | 6 | 0h 20m | £16.17 |
| West Midlands Railway | 6 | 0h 38m | £16.17 |
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 Rugby to Milton Keynes start from £16, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 West Midlands Railway schedules to Milton Keynes. West Midlands Railway in Rugby leaves from Rugby Train Station . And in Milton Keynes trains arrive at Milton Keynes Central .
From Rugby to Milton Keynes train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 0 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Milton Keynes faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 19 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Milton Keynes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Rugby to Milton Keynes on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Rugby at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Rugby to Milton Keynes.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Milton Keynes to Rugby.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rugby?
Main departure station: Rugby Train Station
There is one train station in Rugby.
All train stations in Rugby:
Rugby Train Station
Where is the train station in Milton Keynes?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Milton Keynes:
Milton Keynes Central
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