Milton Keynes
.If you’re exploring options for flexible, high-quality serviced offices in Milton Keynes (MK), you’re in good company. With its strategic location, excellent transport links and a variety of modern office-space providers, MK ticks many of the boxes for growing businesses, satellite offices, remote/hybrid teams and start-ups. In this blog I’ll give you an overview of what the serviced offices scene looks like in Milton Keynes and why the travel connections (by train and motorway) are a major advantage.
MK doesn’t just have one serviced-office building — there are multiple providers offering a variety of sizes (from 1-person offices up to teams) and different styles (design-led, coworking + private offices, central station-adjacent, business parks).
Location benefits
Milton Keynes has the attributes many businesses look for: a good business environment, central location between major cities, relatively new infrastructure. A few highlights:
It’s about 50 miles from London and positioned roughly between Oxford, Cambridge and the capital.
The city boasts modern business districts, plenty of office-space options, good amenity access (restaurants, hotels, retail) and a younger built-environment feel.
For many businesses the fact that you can be out of London, or have lower overheads than in the capital, while keeping connectivity, is a real plus.
Travel & Connectivity: Why It Matters
One of the strongest selling points for MK as a serviced-office location is the travel connectivity — both rail and motorway. This means easier commutes, easier access for clients or satellite staff, and broadly more flexibility. Let’s break this down.
Rail connections
Milton Keynes Central railway station is on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and is served by major operators (Avanti West Coast, London North Western Railway etc).
Direct trains to London Euston every ~10-15 minutes; journey time as little as ~32 minutes on the fastest services.
Journey to Birmingham New Street is under 60 minutes.
Local stations beyond Milton Keynes Central include Bletchley, Woburn Sands, Wolverton, Fenny Stratford — giving local/regional flexibility.
Why this is an advantage for serviced offices:
If your business has a London-based element (clients, meetings, satellite teams), you can commute easily from MK rather than being in London itself.
Good access for staff who might live further afield or want rail connectivity.
Clients or visitors can reach your office location relatively easily.
It increases the attractiveness of MK as a base for hybrid working (some days in-office, some days remote) because travel is less burdensome.
Road & motorway connections
MK sits adjacent to the M1 motorway via junctions 13 & 14; the city’s road-grid system allows quick access to the motorway network.
The city also has good access via the A5 dual carriageway and other arterial routes.
From MK you can drive to major airports: London Luton (~30-35 minutes by road) and roughly an hour to Heathrow or Birmingham airports.
Why this is a benefit:
If your business involves physical travel (to clients, to/from suppliers), or you expect staff who drive, the motorway access is important.
For visitors arriving by car, or for logistics (if your serviced office supports occasional larger equipment or deliveries), easier road access is a big plus.
The combination of good train & car access gives you redundancy: if rail is disrupted, you have road options; if driving is impractical, you can use the train.
Putting It All Together: What to Look For & Tips
If you are considering a serviced office in Milton Keynes, here are a few practical tips to get the most out of the location:
Proximity to the station
Even if you mostly drive, being near the train station adds value. Many serviced spaces emphasise “station-adjacent” benefits (e.g., the Co-Space being a 2-minute walk to the station). If you have occasional rail-based meetings this helps.Included services and flexibility
Make sure the “serviced” part includes what you need: furniture, broadband (gigabit if possible), utilities, cleaning, reception, security. For example, one provider highlights “gigabit fibre-optic internet which supplies … 1:1 uncontended” in MK.
Also check the contract term: flexible roll-up/roll-down, short commitment, possibility to increase or decrease size.Parking & access for drivers
If you or your team drive, check the onsite parking availability (many MK offices offer parking) and how easy the motorway access is from that location. Offices on business parks or near junctions may have an edge.Amenity & support infrastructure
Serviced offices are more than a desk: meeting rooms, breakout areas, bike storage/showers (for commuters), good public transport links, café/food provision — all add value. One MK office offers cycle storage, showers etc.Connectivity for your business model
If you have regular clients coming in from London, Birmingham or further afield — the quick rail links to London (sub-35 minutes) and central location help. Conversely if you have team members spread regionally, MK can act as a hub.Don’t forget commute/time cost
While MK is well-connected, peak travel still involves planning (e.g., checking train times, road traffic). Ensure you choose a location with good last-mile access (from station to office, etc.).
A Sample Scenario
Imagine you are a marketing agency with 12 staff. You have clients in London but also some regional UK clients. You decide to lease a serviced office in MK:
The office is 10 minutes’ walk from Milton Keynes Central station.
You benefit from the 32-minute fastest train to London Euston, so you can have London-based meetings and return in the evening.
You also get excellent road links for staff who drive in from surrounding towns and for supplier traffic.
The office is fully furnished, plentiful meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and you avoid a long-term lease — giving you agility.
Your clients appreciate the professional address (in a business-friendly city), and you enjoy lower overheads than being in central London.
Final Thoughts
Choosing a serviced office in Milton Keynes offers a compelling combination of flexibility, business-friendly infrastructure and top-tier connectivity. Whether your priority is rapid setup, commuter access, client accessibility or a cost-effective base with strong links to London and beyond, MK delivers.