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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Bedford to Milton Keynes. The train trip from Bedford to Milton Keynes is usually about one hour and 3 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest West Midlands Railway train can get you there in as little as 49 minutes.
| Distance | 14 mi (23 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 49m |
| Lowest price | €10.20 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Milton Keynes?
West Midlands Railway is the one and only train line which connects Bedford to Milton Keynes. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Railway | 16 | 1h 3m | €10.31 |
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Bedford to Milton Keynes start from €10, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 West Midlands Railway schedules to Milton Keynes. West Midlands Railway in Bedford leaves from Ashburnham Road and one other station. And in Milton Keynes trains arrive at Milton Keynes Central .
From Bedford to Milton Keynes train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 3 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 49 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bedford to Milton Keynes. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bedford at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Milton Keynes to Bedford.
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 Bedford?
Main departure station: St Johns Train Station
There are two stations in Bedford where you can board the train to Milton Keynes.
All train stations in Bedford:
St Johns Train Station
Ashburnham Road
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 local and long-distance buses 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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