How to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Luton 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 18 miles (29 km)

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$16

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$31

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$9

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1h 30m

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1h 0m

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30m

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1h 50m

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1h 20m

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37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Luton costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milton Keynes and Luton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Milton Keynes to Luton among Omio's users.

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from Milton Keynes to Luton

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    6:20 PM0h50
    Milton Keynes
    7:10 PMLuton
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:20 PM0h50
    Milton Keynes
    7:10 PMLuton
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:05 PM0h30
    Milton Keynes
    6:35 PMLuton
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    6:10 PM0h35
    Milton Keynes
    6:45 PMLuton
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Milton Keynes to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Luton costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Milton Keynes to Luton is approximately 18 miles (29 km).
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Luton is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Luton 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 Milton Keynes to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milton Keynes to Luton:
  • 34 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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