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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 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
6:20 PM0h50Milton Keynes7:10 PMLuton$121One-way0 transfers
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6:20 PM0h50Milton Keynes7:10 PMLuton$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:05 PM0h30Milton Keynes6:35 PMLuton$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:10 PM0h35Milton Keynes6:45 PMLuton$161One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 34 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK.
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