The average train between Milton Keynes and Leicester takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Milton Keynes to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Leicester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Leicester is 71.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 22m.