The average train between Milton Keynes and Essex takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Essex. 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 Milton Keynes and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Essex. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Essex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Milton Keynes to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Essex train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Essex is 94.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 33m.