There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneatontrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 25m£19–54Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milton Keynes to Leicestershire54.8 mi
1h 16m£5–9Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
1h 52m£12–28Bus via Northampton Bus Interchange
- Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Squarebus X7
- Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
3h 16m£8–9Drive 54.6 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Leicestercar 54.6 mi
57 min£14–20
Milton Keynes to Leicester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Leicester is 66 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milton Keynes to Leicestershire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Milton Keynes to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Milton Keynes to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Leicester is 55 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Milton Keynes to Leicester.
Book your Milton Keynes to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milton Keynes to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1006+ hotels available in Leicester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milton Keynes and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















