The average train between Southampton and Milton Keynes takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 hourly between Southampton and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Southampton to Milton Keynes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Milton Keynes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Southampton to Milton Keynes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Milton Keynes is 134.2 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Milton Keynes Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 1m.