The average train between Nottingham and Milton Keynes takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Nottingham to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Milton Keynes is 104.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes Central via Tamworth in around 2h 24m.