How to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton

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 €13.

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

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Luton costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 53m.

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 27 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:

• 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus, 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.

Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.