The average train between Reading and Milton Keynes takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 every 20 minutes between Reading and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 22m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Reading to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Reading to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Milton Keynes is 66.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Milton Keynes Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London Euston in around 1h 38m.