The average train between Bristol and Milton Keynes takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Bristol to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Bristol to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Milton Keynes is 142.5 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Milton Keynes Central via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 25m.