How to get to Milton Keynes from St Albans

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Compare train and coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £25 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 coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 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 coach with an average price of £25.

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

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to Milton Keynes costing on average £36.

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:

Coach 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 coach.

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from St Albans to Milton Keynes

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

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

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Best day trips from Milton Keynes by train

The most popular day trips by train from Milton Keynes are London, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Coventry. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Milton Keynes on Omio.

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Day trip from Milton Keynes to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

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Day trip from Milton Keynes to Birmingham by train

Why visit Birmingham for the day?

Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.

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Day trip from Milton Keynes to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

A view of Cambridge

Day trip from Milton Keynes to Cambridge by train

Why visit Cambridge for the day?

Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.

A view of Coventry

Day trip from Milton Keynes to Coventry by train

Why visit Coventry for the day?

Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.

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FAQs: 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 coach.
The cheapest way to travel from St Albans to Milton Keynes is a coach with an average price of £25.

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

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to Milton Keynes costing on average £36.

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:

Coach takes on average 1h 59m.

The St Albans to Milton Keynes distance is approximately 44 km.
The average frequency per day from St Albans to Milton Keynes is:
  • Around 8 coaches 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 coach 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).
  • Coaches 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 National Express to go to Milton Keynes by coach.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Milton Keynes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from St Albans to Milton Keynes:
  • 8 direct coaches 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.
To get from St Albans to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Most visitors find that spending two to three days in Milton Keynes is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the scenic parks and lakes.

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