How much does a train ticket cost from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Milton Keynes to Birmingham start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Milton Keynes to Birmingham is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 55 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Milton Keynes to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Milton Keynes to Birmingham from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Birmingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:42	Wolverton	1h 32m	09:14	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:53	Milton Keynes Central	55m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:02	Bletchley	1h 42m	09:44	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:53	Milton Keynes Central	55m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:02	Bletchley	1h 42m	16:44	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bletchley	1h 42m	16:44	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:05	Milton Keynes Central	55m	08:00	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:01	Bletchley	1h 43m	08:44	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:05	Milton Keynes Central	55m	08:00	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:02	Bletchley	1h 43m	09:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:48 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

57 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £51	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £93	Average duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milton Keynes to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Milton Keynes to Birmingham start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Milton Keynes to Birmingham is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 55 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Milton Keynes to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Milton Keynes to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£8

11/12

£17

Today

£8

13/12

£8

14/12

£8

15/12

£15

16/12

£16

17/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Birmingham was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Milton Keynes to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £89 for a train ticket from Milton Keynes to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.