The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Milton Keynes will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 8 buses that leave Luton for Milton Keynes every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 29 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:150h50Luton7:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:050h50Luton18:55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:200h50Luton15:10Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:000h55Luton17:55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:450h50Luton21:35Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:450h45Luton2:30Milton Keynes£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:300h45Luton20:15Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:150h50Luton7:05Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:050h50Luton18:55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:200h50Luton15:10Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 29 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Milton Keynes coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 20:45 Luton | 0h50 | 21:35 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
FlixBus | 1:45 Luton | 0h45 | 2:30 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Luton | 0h50 | 7:05 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 Luton | 0h55 | 9:05 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Luton | 0h50 | 15:10 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Luton | 0h55 | 17:55 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Luton | 0h50 | 18:55 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Luton | 0h45 | 20:15 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Milton Keynes
Buses from Luton to Milton Keynes run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 35m.
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK from Luton to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Luton to Milton Keynes with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Luton to Milton Keynes: Journey Details
National Express operates Luton to Milton Keynes buses with one or two departures an hour between 7:35 a.m. and 22:00 p.m. All routes are in-direct with a change required at Milton Keynes Coachway Direct buses from Luton to Milton Keynes take approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes on average with buses running seven days a week.
Which bus companies go from Luton to Milton Keynes?
National Express operate the buses from Luton to Milton Keynes.
How long is the bus journey from Luton to Milton Keynes?
The bus journey time can range between 1 hours and 11 minutes and 1 hour and 43 minutes.
When are the first and last coaches of the day from Luton to Milton Keynes?
The first bus of the day from Luton to Milton Keynes departs at 07:35 a.m and the last bus departs at 22:00 p.m. On average, there are approximately 20 bus connections daily.
Where do coaches from Luton to Milton Keynes depart from and arrive to?
Coaches from Luton to Milton Keynes depart from Luton bus station in the city centre and arrive at Milton Keynes town centre. Passengers arriving at Luton airport will be able to board the bus at the Luton airport coach station located outside the departures terminal.
Coaches from Luton to Milton Keynes are indirect and passengers will need to change bus at Milton Keynes Coachway. The bus terminates in the centre of Milton Keynes town.
FAQs: Luton to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Milton Keynes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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