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Compare train and bus for Luton to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Milton Keynes costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Milton Keynes
How to get from Luton to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:45 AM0h45Luton2:30 AMMilton Keynes$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:45 AM0h45Luton2:30 AMMilton Keynes$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:45 AM0h45Luton2:30 AMMilton Keynes$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
TL507000 · G88806+
W33270+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston10:49 AM2h25Luton station (LUT)1:14 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$911One-way3 transfers
TL507400 · G88778+
W33089+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston8:49 AM2h43Luton station (LUT)11:32 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$911One-way3 transfers
TL507500 · X64119+
W33172+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston8:17 AM2h44Luton station (LUT)11:01 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)$911One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM0h45Luton8:15 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM0h50Luton6:55 PMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM0h50Luton7:05 AMMilton Keynes, Central Railway Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Milton Keynes costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK.
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