Bus from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes
3 direct routes · 56–85 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 00:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Central Milton Keynes as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunstable, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~85 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 7 | 06:40 | 00:09 | Stanton Road (W-bound) | Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Chelmscote, Three Locks, Stoke Hammond & 1 more |
| X2 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~85 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 7 | 06:10 | 23:09 | Stanton Road (W-bound) | Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard & Bletchley |
| X1 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~56 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:24 | 18:24 | Stanton Road (W-bound) | Central Business Exchange (Stop R4) | Houghton Regis, Hockliffe & Bletchley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunstable on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus, X2 bus or X1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes?
3 routes run directly from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes: the X3 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X2 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X1 (Arriva Beds and Bucks). The most frequent is the X3, 17 times each weekday — board at Stanton Road (W-bound) and get off at Central Railway Station (Stop Y1), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes?
Between 56 minutes on the X1 and 85 on the X3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Chelmscote and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 00:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunstable to Central Milton Keynes?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.