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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Nottingham will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 3 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Nottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:192h03Milton Keynes11:22Nottingham£451One-way0 changes
4:323h21Milton Keynes7:53Nottingham£681One-way0 changes- 10:192h03Milton Keynes12:22Nottingham£691One-way0 changes
- 10:192h03Milton Keynes12:22Nottingham£691One-way0 changes
- 9:192h03Milton Keynes11:22Nottingham£451One-way0 changes
- 4:323h21Milton Keynes7:53Nottingham£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 105 km
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£55 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66502+ C17792 | Delayed 12:30 12:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h02 | 14:21 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C17792+G00793+W70880 | On time 12:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h31 | 14:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| C17792+G66502+C21655 · C21207 | On time 12:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h07 | 15:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| C41893 · C21651+W88063 · Y80853 | Delayed 12:56 12:35Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h33 | 15:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
 W34238+G66504 | On time 12:52 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h30 | 15:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C17897+G01073+W70812 · C59798 | On time 13:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h07 | 16:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| G66504+C17897 | Delayed 13:29 13:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h03 | 15:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C17897+G01073+C21298 | On time 13:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h58 | 15:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| C17897+G66638+W70886 | On time 13:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h31 | 15:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| Y80865 · W88070+C41899 · W70889 | On time 13:35 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h33 | 16:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| Y80862+G00905 | On time 13:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h23 | 17:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| G66506+C17941 | Delayed 14:28 14:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h03 | 16:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C17941+G66640+W70892 | On time 14:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h31 | 16:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| C17941+G66506+W70816 · C21189 | On time 14:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h04 | 17:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| C41905 · C21650+W88076 · Y80878 | Delayed 14:56 14:35Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h33 | 17:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| Y80873+G00946 | On time 14:38 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h23 | 18:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C18017+G01080+W70820 · W70922 | On time 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h59 | 18:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
| C18017+G66643+C21776 | On time 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h31 | 17:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| C18017+G66508 | On time 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h08 | 17:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| C18017+G01080+C21296 | On time 15:19 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h58 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| 4:32 Milton Keynes | 3h21 | 7:53 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Nottingham
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 22:41 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway from Milton Keynes to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Nottingham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Nottingham
Most Milton Keynes to Nottingham trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Nottingham leave from?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Milton Keynes arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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