How to travel from Luton to Milton Keynes

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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 18 miles (29 km)

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$30

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$18

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1h 50m

Average total duration

1h 20m

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30m

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1h 37m

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1h 7m

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National Express

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from Luton to Milton Keynes

How to get from Luton to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Luton to Milton Keynes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkW57815+West Midlands TrainsW07889 · W06743
08:50AM1h26
Luton station (LUT)
10:16AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
$311One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX230
01:45AM0h35
Luton, Station Interchange
02:20AMMilton Keynes, Coachway
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX737
02:55AM0h30
Luton, Station Interchange
03:25AMMilton Keynes, Coachway
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW59422+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW02663
09:29AM1h45
Luton station (LUT)
11:14AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
$921One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC52444+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+West Midlands TrainsW05689
08:55AM1h42
Luton station (LUT)
10:37AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
$1051One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59417+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW03091
08:27AM1h47
Luton station (LUT)
10:14AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)
$1051One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX240
10:35AM0h35
Luton, Station Interchange
11:10AMMilton Keynes, Coachway
$211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
11:10AM0h35
Luton, Station Interchange
11:45AMMilton Keynes, Coachway
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
11:50AM0h45
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:35PMMilton Keynes, Coachway
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Milton Keynes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Milton Keynes:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Milton Keynes costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Milton Keynes is by bus with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 22m.

The distance from Luton to Milton Keynes is approximately 18 miles (29 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Milton Keynes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Milton Keynes:
  • 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Manchester, Oxford, Bicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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