The average train between Bolton and Milton Keynes takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Milton Keynes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Bolton to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Bolton to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Milton Keynes is 205.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 38m.