Train travel to Milton Keynes Central guide

Milton Keynes Central railway station is situated on the West Coast Main Line, served by London Northwestern railway and Avanti West Coast. It is one of the seven stations that provide services to the Milton Keynes urban area. Opened in 1982, Milton Keynes Central is the busiest and most important station in the city, and it is also the largest station in use. In 2006, the station underwent significant upgrades and now features seven platforms, offering services to major destinations such as London Euston, Crewe, and Manchester Piccadilly.

The station building includes a variety of shops and cafes, and additional shops and restaurants can be found on the south side of the station square. The station forecourt is an important hub for bus services, with nearly all local and regional buses making stops there, making it convenient for passengers to transfer and travel.

Which train companies run trains to Milton Keynes Central?

Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Milton Keynes Central provided by the following: Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains and London Underground. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.

What are Milton Keynes Central's opening hours?

You can expect Milton Keynes Central to be open between the hours of 0:00 and 23:58, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Milton Keynes Central

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Milton Keynes Central's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Milton Keynes Central?

With frequent trains to Milton Keynes Central from hubs like London, London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham and Birmingham New Street, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Milton Keynes Central live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Milton Keynes Central, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Milton Keynes Central to London Euston18:444Avanti West Coast
On time
Milton Keynes Central to Northampton18:47-West Midlands Trains
On time
Milton Keynes Central to London Euston18:491West Midlands Trains
On time
Milton Keynes Central to London Euston18:522West Midlands Trains
On time
Milton Keynes Central to Crewe18:546Avanti West Coast
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Euston to Milton Keynes Central18:1415Avanti West Coast
On time
Northampton to Milton Keynes Central18:09-West Midlands Trains
On time
Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central17:126Avanti West Coast
On time
London Euston to Milton Keynes Central17:528West Midlands Trains
On time
London Euston to Milton Keynes Central18:207West Midlands Trains
On time

Station Details

Address

Milton Keynes Central station, 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 04:45:00 until 22:00:00

Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 22:00:00

Sunday open from 06:45:00 until 21:30:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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