The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 32 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) on Wed, Jul 22, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C16959 · C180254:12 PM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$91One-way1 transfer
C16972 · C180056:33 PM3h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$91One-way1 transfer
C16954 · C177913:12 PM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$91One-way1 transfer
C16949 · C180152:12 PM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$101One-way1 transfer
C16964 · C178765:10 PM2h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$131One-way1 transfer
W3389412:43 PM1h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:27 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$671One-way0 transfers
W3418210:43 AM1h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:27 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$951One-way0 transfers
W341708:43 AM1h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:27 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$1861One-way0 transfers
W3409411:43 AM1h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:27 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$671One-way0 transfers
W339175:43 PM1h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:27 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC):
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
The journey is about 44m faster (2h 9m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $76 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33949 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 3:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16949 · C18015 | On time 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 4:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34165 | On time 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 4:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16954 · C17791 | On time 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 5:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34163 | On time 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h45 | 5:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16959 · C18025 | On time 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 6:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W33877 | On time 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 6:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16964 · C17876 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 7:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W33917 | On time 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 7:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16969 · C17863 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 8:51 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
C16972 · C18005 | On time 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h15 | 9:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34121 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 8:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16976 · P69538 | On time 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 11:07 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34166 | On time 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 9:29 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17016 · C17870 · C17913 | On time 8:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h37 | 11:45 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 transfers | |
W34259+ G15901+ G38407 | Delayed 8:23 PM 8:24 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 10:47 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2 transfers | |
W34025 | On time 8:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h06 | 10:57 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
W33943 | 5:25 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:15 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16913 · C17880 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 8:49 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
C16917 · C17884 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 9:48 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W33878 | 7:40 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:27 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16920 · Y80841 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 11:34 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
C16920 · C17854 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 10:48 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34170 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 10:27 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16925 · C17837 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 11:48 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
C16929 · C17874 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 12:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34182 | 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 12:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16934 · C17806 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 1:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W34094 | 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 1:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16939 · C18016 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 2:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
W33894 | 12:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h44 | 2:27 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16944 · C18008 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 3:48 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 8:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes Central (MKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Milton Keynes Central (MKC) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Milton Keynes Central (MKC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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