The average train between Milton Keynes and Bristol takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Bristol. 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 Milton Keynes and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Milton Keynes to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Bristol train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Bristol is 142.5 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 49m.