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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
105 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Milton Keynes will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Fast trains
To travel from Nottingham to Milton Keynes you need to make at least one change.
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W0557709:272h28
Nottingham station (NOT)11:55Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
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W0289210:152h11
Nottingham station (NOT)12:26Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
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Nottingham station (NOT)13:16Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
Y12476+C75195+W0552311:232h25
Nottingham station (NOT)13:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
C75242+W0206309:562h27
Nottingham station (NOT)12:23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
1 change
C02864+C75149+W0289210:152h11
Nottingham station (NOT)12:26Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
Y12476+C75195+W0552311:232h25
Nottingham station (NOT)13:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
C75242+W0206309:562h27
Nottingham station (NOT)12:23Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
1 change
C51535+C72513+W0557709:272h28
Nottingham station (NOT)11:55Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
2 changes
C75247+W0552812:162h32
Nottingham station (NOT)14:48Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
£701One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 105 km
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£67 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Milton Keynes trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:42 Nottingham | 2h06 | 07:48 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:37 Nottingham | 2h11 | 08:48 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:41 Nottingham | 2h07 | 10:48 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:54 Nottingham | 2h22 | 12:16 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Nottingham to Milton Keynes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:41 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Milton Keynes trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Milton Keynes from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£30
West Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£24
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
£47
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
£71
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£129
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Cross Country frequency
26 a day
FAQs: Nottingham to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Most visitors find that spending two to three days in Milton Keynes is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the scenic parks and lakes.
Yes, a day trip from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is feasible. The journey takes 1h 40m, covering a distance of 105 km, with trains running 5 times per day.
To get from Nottingham to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Nottingham to Milton Keynes offers a mix of urban and countryside views, featuring rolling hills and picturesque landscapes as you travel through the Midlands, though it is not typically considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Milton Keynes in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Milton Keynes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £67.
The train distance from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is 105 km.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Milton Keynes is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train journey from Nottingham to Milton Keynes covers a distance of 105 km and takes approximately 1h 40m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Milton Keynes is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
The first train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes leaves at 4:30.
The last train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes departs at 22:41.
Trains from Nottingham to Milton Keynes run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Milton Keynes.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Milton Keynes.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Milton Keynes.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Milton Keynes.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Milton Keynes
Nottingham
Milton Keynes
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Milton Keynes is Milton Keynes Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milton Keynes Central for your journey to Milton Keynes from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
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