The average train between Milton Keynes and King Cross takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to King Cross. 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 King Cross. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into King Cross at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at King Cross station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Milton Keynes to King Cross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to King Cross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Milton Keynes to King Cross train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Milton Keynes and King Cross is 200.8 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 57m.