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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$106

Average price

$117

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

1 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Oxford to Milton Keynes will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Oxford to Milton Keynes without transferring at least once.

C23387+

W09411

10:38AM1h38

Oxford station (OXF)

12:16PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)

$1061One-way

1 transfer

C23380+

W09406

09:39AM1h37

Oxford station (OXF)

11:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)

$1061One-way

1 transfer

C23376+

W09398

08:39AM1h37

Oxford station (OXF)

10:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)

$1131One-way

1 transfer

P08570+

Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09557

11:00AM2h14

Oxford station (OXF)

01:14PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)

$1161One-way

2 transfers

P08568+

Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09553

09:59AM2h14

Oxford station (OXF)

12:13PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)

$1161One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Oxford to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€94 Average price	€5 Average price Cheapest
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Oxford to Milton Keynes train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, July 17

Last updated at 2:28 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C23376+W09398	On time 7:39 AM Oxford station (OXF)	1h37	9:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 transfer
P08566+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+W09548	On time 8:00 AM Oxford station (OXF)	2h14	10:14 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	2 transfers
C23380+W09406	On time 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF)	1h37	10:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 transfer
P08568+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+W09553	On time 8:59 AM Oxford station (OXF)	2h14	11:13 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	2 transfers
C23387+W09411	On time 9:38 AM Oxford station (OXF)	1h38	11:16 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	1 transfer
P08570+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+W09557	On time 10:00 AM Oxford station (OXF)	2h14	12:14 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Oxford to Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

Trains from Oxford to Milton Keynes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Distance

29 miles (47 km)

Average train duration

1h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

$71 (€57)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 31m

First train

00:17

Last train

23:43

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways from Oxford to Milton Keynes trains

Find the best trains to Milton Keynes from Oxford with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways from $93 (€75). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Oxford to Milton Keynes train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $93
CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

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. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Oxford to Milton Keynes train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $93

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next journey: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Train information from Oxford to Milton Keynes with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 7 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $93
Chiltern Railways frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Milton Keynes

FAQs: Travel by train from Oxford to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Milton Keynes.

Cheap train tickets from Oxford to Milton Keynes can start from as little as $49 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oxford to Milton Keynes is $109 (€88); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Milton Keynes from Oxford is on average 1 h 35 min for the 29 mile (47 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Oxford to Milton Keynes by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Oxford to Milton Keynes leaves at 12: 23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Oxford to Milton Keynes leaves at 11: 43 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Oxford to Milton Keynes which require at least one change with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Oxford to Milton Keynes you can take a train with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Milton Keynes from Oxford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 43 PM.

A day trip to Milton Keynes from Oxford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Oxford to Milton Keynes is December.

You have options as you can travel between Oxford and Milton Keynes 2 different ways: train or bus.