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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Luton
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Luton will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Luton every day 3 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 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest buses will take 32 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.
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Compare coach and train for Milton Keynes to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 29 km
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£22 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Luton
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Luton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East, Arriva UK from Milton Keynes to LutonYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Luton with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Milton Keynes to Luton
National Express operates 12 coaches each weekday between Milton Keynes and Luton. None of the journeys are direct; all require one stop and transfer. In all cases, the transfer takes place at the Milton Keynes Coachway, an interchange close to the M1, on the eastern side of Milton Keynes. The transfer takes about 40 minutes to effect. All departures are priced exactly the same. There are no coaches on Saturdays or Sundays.
Which coach companies travel from Milton Keynes to Luton?
National Express is the only operator offering coach trips between Milton Keynes and Luton. Twelve coaches are offered on every weekday but no coaches operate between Milton Keynes and Luton over weekends.
How long is the coach from Milton Keynes to Luton?
There are 12 trips between Milton Keynes and Luton each weekday but there are no trips over weekends. None of the journeys are direct; all require one change. In all cases, the transfer takes place at the Milton Keynes Coachway, an interchange close to the M1, on the eastern side of Milton Keynes. All trips take a total of between one hour and 25 minutes and one hour 50 minutes to complete, including the transfer at the Milton Keynes Coachway, which takes approximately 40 minutes. The road distance covered is approximately 23 miles.
How many coaches are there from Milton Keynes to Luton?
There are 12 National Express departures from Milton Keynes each weekday, headed for Luton. The first coach for Luton each day leaves Milton Keynes at about 6:00 a.m. and the last just after 8:00 p.m. There are no coaches between Milton Keynes and Luton over weekends.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Milton Keynes to Luton?
Departure bus station: The Milton Keynes bus station is situated about six miles from the town centre, equating to a nine-minute drive between the two. Public transport is plentiful. The station is open 24 hours a day and has modern facilities, including cash points and a coffee shop.
Arrival bus station: The destination for all coaches between Milton Keynes and Luton is the Luton Airport Coach Station, directly adjacent to Luton Airport, a primary airport for European departures. The coach station is also close to Luton Railway Station. Luton's coach station is open 24 hours a day and provides access to cash points and a coffee shop.
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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