Colchester to Milton Keynes by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Milton Keynes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester to Milton Keynes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:43 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 116
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey CA$96.37 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 35m
Train operators 8

From Colchester to Milton Keynes by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Colchester to Milton Keynes by train. With 53 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train travel between Colchester and Milton Keynes: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Colchester to Milton Keynes:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$96.37

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Colchester to Milton Keynes train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:43.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:04.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 07:03.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:51.

  • 53 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 16 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Colchester to Milton Keynes?

This journey covers a total of 116 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 7 minutes.

When do tickets between Colchester and Milton Keynes go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Colchester and Milton Keynes 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Colchester to Milton Keynes by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Milton Keynes.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Milton Keynes

Want to know more about your journey from Colchester to Milton Keynes? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Colchester and Milton Keynes is 116 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.