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Explore cheap prices from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£17.50

Mon2Jun

£9.00

Tue3Jun

£15.30

Wed4Jun

£21.00

Thu5Jun

£14.50

Fri6Jun

£25.40

Sat7Jun

£35.70

Sun8Jun

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Milton Keynes to Manchester train prices and times

Planning a journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £9.00, with average prices for this route around £22.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Mon, Jun 2
From £17.50
Tue, Jun 3
From £9.00
Wed, Jun 4
From £15.30
Thu, Jun 5
From £21.00
Fri, Jun 6
From £14.50
Sat, Jun 7
From £25.40
Sun, Jun 8
From £35.70

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:14 Milton Keynes Central	06:43 Manchester Piccadilly	6h 29m, No direct		Find Tickets
00:14 Milton Keynes Central	07:29 Manchester Piccadilly	7h 15m, No direct		Find Tickets
00:49 Milton Keynes Central	07:43 Manchester Piccadilly	6h 54m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
00:49 Milton Keynes Central	08:42 Manchester Piccadilly	7h 53m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:38 Milton Keynes Central	10:40 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 2m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:42 Milton Keynes Central	08:25 Paris	1h 43m, Direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Milton Keynes to Manchester train route details

First train

00:14

Last train

22:46

Departure station

Milton Keynes

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

1h 38m

Distance

118 miles

Price

£9.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

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 to Manchester 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Milton Keynes to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 to Manchester 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 to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Milton Keynes to Manchester 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
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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
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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