4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Luton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
8
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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 8 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Luton 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 49 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.
FlixBus19:200h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station20:10Luton£121One-way0 changes- FlixBus3:500h45Milton Keynes4:35Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:500h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station7:40Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:100h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:00Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:400h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:30Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:500h45Milton Keynes4:35Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus19:200h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station20:10Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:500h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station7:40Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:100h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:00Luton£121One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:400h50Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:30Luton£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Luton 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 29 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Luton coaches for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 19:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 20:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 22:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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| FlixBus | 3:50 Milton Keynes | 0h45 | 4:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 7:40 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 9:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 11:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 0h50 | 14:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 34 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 30m.
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK from Milton Keynes to LutonYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Luton 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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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.
- 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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