The average train between Milton Keynes and The Scottish Borders takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Milton Keynes to The Scottish Borders. 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 every 4 hours between Milton Keynes and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:41 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes to The Scottish Borders? 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 The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Milton Keynes to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Milton Keynes to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and The Scottish Borders is 416.7 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Galashiels via Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 42m.