How to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes

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Compare train and bus for St Albans to Milton Keynes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 27 miles (44 km)

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Compare ways to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes

Compare the available ways to get from St Albans to Milton Keynes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from St Albans to Milton Keynes:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to Milton Keynes costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

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

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from St Albans to Milton Keynes

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

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

  • National ExpressNX737
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  • National ExpressNX737
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  • West Midlands TrainsW11121+Avanti West CoastW33964
    1 transfer

Other options

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    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW32966+Avanti West CoastW34264+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32958+Avanti West CoastW34237+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
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FAQs: Travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes

Travel to Milton Keynes 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 St Albans to Milton Keynes.

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There are 2 options to travel between St Albans and Milton Keynes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from St Albans to Milton Keynes:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to Milton Keynes costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from St Albans to Milton Keynes is approximately 27 miles (44 km).
The average frequency per day from St Albans to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Albans and Milton Keynes 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 St Albans to Milton Keynes:
  • Trains mostly depart from St Albans City (SAC) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Hatfield, The Galleria and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Albans to Milton Keynes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from St Albans to Milton Keynes:
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), London, Manchester, Northampton, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milton Keynes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milton Keynes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Milton Keynes is recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Museum, and the scenic parks and shopping areas.

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