The average train between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Bournemouth to Milton Keynes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Milton Keynes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Milton Keynes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Milton Keynes is 166.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Milton Keynes Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 35m.