The average train between Milton Keynes and Nelson takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Nelson. 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 Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Nelson at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Nelson station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Milton Keynes to Nelson train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Nelson train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Nelson train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Lumo and 3 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Nelson is 221.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Nelson via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 6m.