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Milton Keynes to Luton Coach Timetable

Coach from Milton Keynes to Luton: Journey Information

There are 69 intercity coaches per day from Milton Keynes to Luton. Traveling by coach from Milton Keynes to Luton usually takes around 39 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 20 minutes.

Distance18 mi (29 km)
Shortest duration0h 20m
Cheapest price£10.37
Trips per day69
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Coach lines1

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What coach companies travel from Milton Keynes to Luton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Milton Keynes to Luton. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express690h 39m£14.89
  • Book National Express from Milton Keynes to Luton from £10. There are 69 National Express schedules from Milton Keynes to Luton and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Luton. In Milton Keynes, National Express departs to Luton from Milton Keynes Coachway and no other station. In Luton, National Express arrives at Luton Airport Bus & Coach Station and 2 other stations.

    An average trip on National Express from Milton Keynes to Luton takes 0 hours and 39 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Luton in 0 hours and 20 minutes .

    On weekends, National Express offers 68 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Luton.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Milton Keynes to Luton

The coach takes an average of 39 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Milton Keynes to Luton. However, the fastest coach only takes 20 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Milton Keynes to Luton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 69 scheduled coaches that travel from Milton Keynes to Luton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Milton Keynes to Luton without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Milton Keynes to Luton; ticket prices start at £14.79.

City Information

Milton Keynes

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Milton Keynes is one of England's most contemporary cities. Here you'll see modern urban engineering at work: a beautiful combination of green spaces, new structures, and sustainable travel. The city also offers first-hand access to history, culture, and sports, not to mention world-class shopping and entertainment.

If you're into arts and heritage, then the places that you'll most likely find them are The Silverstone Interactive Museum, MK Gallery, and National Film and Sci-Fi Museum. At Bletchley Park, learn how Alan Turing and other codebreakers deciphered German codes in this country estate during WWII.

Stadium MK is a hub of live entertainment, where football fans often fill its 30,530 seats. This stadium is also a favourite venue for musical shows. The Milton Keynes Theatre shows live theatre productions, and The Stables is a failsafe spot to enjoy a night of jazz, folk, blues, classical, and pop music.

The nearest airport is London Luton, about 20 miles away from Milton Keynes. Avanti West Coast trains offer seven scheduled trips to Milton Keynes daily, including routes from London, Southampton, and Cardiff. National Express provides coach service to Milton Keynes from other cities throughout the United Kingdom.

Luton

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Situated on the River Lea, Luton is a vibrant town only 29 miles northwest of London. The city's local history is celebrated and displayed at the Stockwood Discovery Centre. This free attraction offers gardens, a cafe, and a museum, together creating a great place to spend the day exploring.

To add some retail therapy to your vacation, visit The Mall to browse over 100 shops, including both high street retailers and independent shops. The Mall also houses many restaurants and cafes, making it a relaxing place to stop and take a load off with a latte—or an afternoon tea, if you'd like to really embrace local tradition.

Due to its location near London, Luton is a very accessible town. Access via rail, bus, and air is available from its international airport, where frequent services from London and other major cities arrive.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Milton Keynes?

Main departure station: Milton Keynes Coachway

Most coaches depart from the main station in Milton Keynes.

All coach stations in Milton Keynes:

  • Milton Keynes Coachway

Where does the coach arrive in Luton?

Main arrival station: Luton Airport Bus & Coach Station

Coaches arrive in Luton at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Luton:

  • Luton Airport Bus & Coach Station

  • Bus Station

  • Challney - Travelodge Bus Stop

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