Milton Keynes to Plymouth by train

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Overview: trains from Milton Keynes to Plymouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Milton Keynes to Plymouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:12 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 299
Trains / day 67 View all
Cheapest journey CA$131.95 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 16m
Train operators 10

Milton Keynes to Plymouth train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Milton Keynes to Plymouth by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Plymouth take around 4 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 299 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Milton Keynes is scheduled to depart at around  00:12. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Milton Keynes at around 05:39, with the last train leaving at around 23:46. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 67 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$131.95.

We think any time is a great time to visit Plymouth, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Plymouth.

Is there a direct train from Milton Keynes to Plymouth?

The journey between Milton Keynes and Plymouth usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Milton Keynes to Plymouth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Milton Keynes to Plymouth?

The Milton Keynes to Plymouth train travel takes about 4 hours and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Milton Keynes to Plymouth train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Plymouth leaving Milton Keynes at around 00:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Milton Keynes at around 05:39, with the final departure at 23:46.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.