The London Midland train services Milton Keynes Central station from Birmingham New Street to London and from Crewe to London Euston station on the West Coast Main Line. Direct rail services run from Milton Keynes to Birmingham New Street and International, Watford Junction, Northampton, Coventry, Rugby and Leyton Buzzard. Virgin Trains inter-city train services Milton Keynes Central station. Southern rail provide services to South Croydon via West London. Five stations serve Milton Keynes Central station, namely Wolverton, Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Bow Brickhill and Woburn Sands which serves the south east sector of the borough. Virgin Trains stop many of their rail services at Milton Keynes Central with about three trips each hour in either direction. Popular trains to Milton Keynes Central include those from Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool Lime Street, Coventry and Crewe to Milton Keynes Central.

About Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is a large town well-known for Gulliver's Land, Bletchley Park, Emberton Country Park and its concrete cows. Gulliver's Land Theme Park offers more than 70 rides and attractions for the little ones to enjoy. Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park offers farmyard fun mixed with Jurassic and Cretaceous wonders to delight kids of all ages. The Concrete Cows in Milton Keynes are an artistic icon sculpted by Canadian-born artist Liz Leyh, using scrap metals. Visit the Milton Keynes theatre for a taste of dance and drama and The Milton Keynes Museum to gain a sense of the area's history. At XScape visitors can shop, eat and play under one roof, which includes facilities for indoor sky diving, climbing, skiing, bowling and gambling. XScape offers so many activities all in one location that you will be forgiven for spending at least a weekend under its large roof.

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West Midlands Trains

About

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

32m

Cheapest Price

$10 (€8)

West Midlands Trains frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for an additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Avanti West Coast

About

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

30m

Cheapest Price

$14 (€11)

Avanti West Coast frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available

Pets

Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free

Quiet zone

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Thameslink

About

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund available if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

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station information and services

Train stations in Milton Keynes

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

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

Phone Number

+44 3301235247

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Front of station
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

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

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