The average train between Leicester and Milton Keynes takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Leicester to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Leicester to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Milton Keynes is 71.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Milton Keynes Central via Nuneaton in around 1h 34m.