The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 45 trains that leave Milton Keynes Central (MKC) for Watford Junction (WFJ) on Fri, Jun 19, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 21 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.
W704046:28 PM0h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)7:12 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
Y808954:05 PM0h28Milton Keynes Central (MKC)4:33 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
Y809035:05 PM0h28Milton Keynes Central (MKC)5:33 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
W703754:28 PM0h43Milton Keynes Central (MKC)5:11 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
C1791311:46 PM0h38Milton Keynes Central (MKC)12:24 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
W339999:17 PM0h20Milton Keynes Central (MKC)9:37 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
W339016:17 PM0h21Milton Keynes Central (MKC)6:38 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
W342849:17 AM0h21Milton Keynes Central (MKC)9:38 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)$391One-way0 transfers
W341527:17 PM0h21Milton Keynes Central (MKC)7:38 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
W342445:17 PM0h21Milton Keynes Central (MKC)5:38 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ):
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Watford Junction (WFJ) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (30m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70421 | On time 8:00 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 8:45 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17906 | On time 8:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 8:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W00587 | On time 8:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 8:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70423 | On time 8:30 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h44 | 9:14 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70430 | On time 9:00 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h44 | 9:44 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80927 | On time 9:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 9:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80931 | On time 9:58 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h33 | 10:31 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17924 | On time 10:02 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 10:47 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34268 | On time 10:02 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h24 | 10:26 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17830 | 10:31 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h40 | 11:11 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34025 | On time 10:58 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h33 | 11:31 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34071 | On time 11:03 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h33 | 11:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
W70263 | 8:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h46 | 8:46 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24675 | 8:30 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h46 | 9:16 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70275 | 9:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h46 | 9:46 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80812 | 9:05 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h29 | 9:34 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34284 | 9:17 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 9:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70280 | 9:30 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 10:15 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70287 | 10:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 10:45 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80823 | 10:05 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 10:33 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33942 | 10:17 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h22 | 10:39 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70292 | 10:30 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 11:15 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70299 | 11:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 11:45 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80835 | 11:05 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 11:33 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70369 | 4:00 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80895 | 4:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 4:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34236 | 4:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 4:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70375 | 4:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 5:11 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70383 | 4:58 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 5:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80903 | 5:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 5:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34244 | 5:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70389 | 5:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 6:11 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70396 | 5:58 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 6:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17796 | 6:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 6:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33901 | 6:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 6:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70404 | 6:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h44 | 7:12 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70410 | 6:58 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 7:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80917 | 7:05 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h28 | 7:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34152 | 7:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h21 | 7:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70415 | 7:28 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 0h43 | 8:11 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Watford Junction (WFJ) from $12 (€10). 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 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ) 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 Watford Junction (WFJ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
- 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
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall
- 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 Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
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