Bus from Luton to Central Milton Keynes
6 direct routes · 56–92 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 00:03 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:32, last bus 21:47.
Next buses to Central Milton Keynes as of 18:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton, 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 | ~92 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 7 | 06:33 | 00:03 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Chelmscote, Three Locks & 2 more |
| MK1 | Stagecoach East | ~56 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 14 | 06:32 | 21:57 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | — |
| X2 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~92 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 7 | 06:03 | 23:03 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard & Bletchley |
| X1 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~62 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:18 | 18:18 | Clifton Road (W-bound) | Central Business Exchange (Stop R4) | Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Hockliffe & Bletchley |
| UK998 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:15 | 19:30 | Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (Inside) | Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | — |
| UK905 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:05 | 20:45 | Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station (Inside) | Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton 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, MK1 bus, X2 bus or X1 bus timetable.
Fares from Luton to Central Milton Keynes
- £3.00 adult single on the MK1 (Stagecoach East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Luton to Central Milton Keynes?
6 routes run directly from Luton to Central Milton Keynes: the X3 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the MK1 (Stagecoach East), the X2 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X1 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the UK998 (FlixBus), the UK905 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the X3, 17 times each weekday — board at Clifton Road (W-bound) and get off at Central Railway Station (Stop Y1), about 92 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton to Central Milton Keynes?
Between 56 minutes on the MK1 and 92 on the X3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton to Central Milton Keynes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 00:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton to Central Milton Keynes?
An adult single from Luton to Central Milton Keynes is £3.00 on the MK1 (Stagecoach East), from Clifton Road (W-bound) to Central Railway Station (Stop Y1). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.