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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Birmingham will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Birmingham on Wed, Jun 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Birmingham:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Birmingham costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $38 (€31)). 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 West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Birmingham trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:19 AM Milton Keynes | 1h19 | 8:38 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Milton Keynes | 1h37 | 9:45 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:52 AM Milton Keynes | 0h56 | 9:48 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:08 PM Milton Keynes | 1h36 | 3:44 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Birmingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major city museum with Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
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One of Birmingham's most photogenic canal hubs, popular for strolling, waterside views, and industrial heritage atmosphere.
Historic district known for independent workshops, heritage streetscapes, and a strong local creative identity.
Creative neighborhood famous for street art, warehouses, and a trendy atmosphere that is highly popular on social media.
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A traditional Black Country dish of seasoned meatballs, usually served with peas and gravy. It is a classic working-class meal closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Crunchy roasted pork rind snack long linked with pubs across the Black Country and Birmingham. Salty and rich, it is a very local bar snack.
Well-known casual spot celebrated for quality burgers, loaded fries, and craft beer in a lively, modern atmosphere.
Modern fine-dining restaurant known for creative tasting menus and theatrical presentation in a stylish city-centre setting.
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Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafes and pubs are affordable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
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