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Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street train prices and times
Planning a journey from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £3.40, with average prices for this route around £6.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
- Sat, Apr 26From £6.00
- Sun, Apr 27From £6.00
- Mon, Apr 28From £6.00
- Tue, Apr 29From £6.00
- Wed, Apr 30From £5.80
- Thu, May 1From £6.00
- Fri, May 2From £3.40
Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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00:28 Milton Keynes Central | 01:32 Birmingham New Street | 1h 4m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
01:46 Milton Keynes Central | 06:12 Birmingham New Street | 4h 26m, No direct | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
05:37 Milton Keynes Central | 07:14 Birmingham New Street | 1h 37m, No direct | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
06:38 Milton Keynes Central | 07:45 Birmingham New Street | 1h 7m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:41 Milton Keynes Central | 08:15 Birmingham New Street | 1h 34m, Direct | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
06:52 Milton Keynes Central | 07:48 Paris | 56m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train
00:28

Last train
23:02

Journey time
55m

Distance
58 miles

Price
£3.40*
How to book cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.