The average train between Milton Keynes and Manchester Arena takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena. 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 4 times a day between Milton Keynes and Manchester Arena. The earliest departure is at 3:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Manchester Arena at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Manchester Arena station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Manchester Arena is 189.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.