The average train between Milton Keynes and Nottingham takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Nottingham station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Milton Keynes to Nottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Nottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Nottingham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Nottingham is 104.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Nottingham via Tamworth High Level in around 2h 8m.