How to travel from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans is around 51km (32 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 35min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint AlbansMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Watford Junction and then to St Albans Abbey.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

London Midland

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Luton Station Interchange and then to St Albans St Peter's Street.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Arriva UK

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to St Albans.

  • Duration35min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

United Cabs

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration35min
  • Distance51km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans is around 51km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Milton Keynes and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 35min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans is to take a taxi which takes around 35min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Watford Junction. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luton Station Interchange. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Stagecoach East and Arriva UK run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Saint Albans. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to Watford Junction and then to St Albans Abbey. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Saint Albans. The distance is around 51km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 35min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Saint Albans

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£10($12)
hourly62km (39 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
£5($6)
hourly55km (34 miles)
Taxi
35min
£80($95)
on demand51km (32 miles)
Drive
35min
£9($11)
on demand51km (32 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans