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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 an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Milton Keynes to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Luton:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Luton costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 48m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Luton
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 PM 0h50 Milton Keynes 7:10 PM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:20 PM 0h50 Milton Keynes 7:10 PM Luton €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:05 PM 0h40 Milton Keynes 6:45 PM Luton €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Luton:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Luton costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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