Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly Trains From £17.40*

Travel from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly in just 1 hour 41 minutes on direct Avanti West Coast services.

On one efficient, direct train, you can travel from Milton Keynes to Manchester, with a premium travel experience and picturesque views of Northamptonshire and Staffordshire countryside from your window. When booking in advance with TrainPal, you can buy cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes to Manchester using railcard discounts, split tickets and advance fares.

Avanti West Coast runs long-distance trains around the West of England, with fast services connecting major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, London, Crewe, Chester and Wigan.

Departing from Milton Keynes Central

To the west of Milton Keynes town centre, Milton Keynes Central is a well-connected Buckinghamshire station that offers passengers routes to get to some of England’s top destinations.

With waiting rooms and seating areas, Milton Keynes Central is a comfortable location from which to start your journey. Reaching the station is easy, whether by local bus or taxi, both of which serve the station. The station also has plentiful bike storage facilities, as well as a drop-off point for cycle hires operated by Santander Cycles outside the front of the station.

Milton Keynes Station is part of popular routes to places like London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by London Northwestern Railway, the other major operators with a presence at the station are Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.

Main stops

From Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly, your Avanti West Coast service will stop at Rugby, Stoke-On-Trent, Macclesfield, and Stockport before arriving in Manchester. Stops may vary on different services, depending on when you make your journey.

Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Piccadilly is a convenient terminus for your journey from Milton Keynes to Manchester. A major northern hub, Manchester Piccadilly is a well-connected station located to the south of the city.

Within a few minutes’ walk, you’ll be able to reach attractions like Piccadilly Gardens, while city centre shopping, bars, and restaurants are just a little further. The station is conveniently connected to local bus routes, as well as through the Manchester 'Metrolink' tram network.

Manchester Piccadilly transports passengers around the UK, with destinations as far afield as Norwich, Llandudno, Stoke-On-Trent, Sheffield, Windermere, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston. The station’s major operators are TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern, and East Midlands Railway.

Avanti West Coast train classes

Onboard services from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly, you can choose between three different train classes:

• Standard Class: Free Wi-Fi comes as standard on train services with Avanti West Coast, whichever ticket type you choose. In Standard Class, benefit from plentiful luggage space, and the opportunity to buy snacks and drinks from the onboard shop.
• Standard Premium: Passengers who want a more comfortable travel experience can upgrade to Standard Premium for extra legroom, a guaranteed table and plug sockets at every seat. Ideal for business travellers or those looking to spread out and enjoy a more peaceful journey.
• First Class: If you’re looking for the most luxurious travel option with Avanti West Coast, upgrade to a Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly First Class ticket for even more legroom and a personalised service onboard, including complimentary food and drink.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Bicycles: Bring your bike onboard for free with a mandatory reservation. Only available for standard bikes, tandems and e-bikes.
• Children: Under 5s travel free on most Avant West Coast services. Family days out are cheaper, with children aged 5-15 eligible for 50% off the Standard Ticket price.
• Pets: Passengers can travel with up to two pets on Avanti West Coast trains at no extra cost, so long as you keep four-legged friends on a lead or in a carrier.
• Luggage: No need to worry about squeezing everything into one suitcase: Avanti passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage onboard for free.
• Passenger Assist: If you have additional needs, arrange assistance from Avanti West Coast before your journey. Whether it’s help with boarding, reserving wheelchair spaces, detailed rail info, or pet assistance, the Avanti team will be happy to help.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.