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Compare bus and train for Milton Keynes to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Dunstable
Compare the available ways to get from Milton Keynes to Dunstable, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Dunstable:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Dunstable costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€29) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27 (-€23). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Dunstable
How to get from Milton Keynes to Dunstable by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Dunstable is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 PM 0h50 Milton Keynes 1:10 PM Dunstable $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 0h50 Milton Keynes 1:10 PM Dunstable $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 0h50 Milton Keynes 1:10 PM Dunstable $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Dunstable:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Dunstable costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Dunstable take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Dunstable as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Leagrave (LEA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Dunstable by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Dunstable by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
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