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

The distance between Saint Albans and Milton Keynes is around 52km (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 Saint Albans to Milton Keynes 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 Milton KeynesSaint Albans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Watford Junction and then to Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration45min
  • 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 Central Milton Keynes The Point.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Milton Keynes.

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

St Albans Drivr

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Drive

Drive to Milton Keynes.

  • Duration35min
  • Distance52km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Milton Keynes

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 30m. 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 Saint Albans and Milton Keynes is around 52km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Saint Albans and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 35min to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Milton Keynes, 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 Saint Albans and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 45min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes. 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 45min.

London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Saint Albans and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 45min, 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 Saint Albans and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes. 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 30m.

Arriva UK and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Milton Keynes. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to Watford Junction and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 45min.

The closest major airport to Milton Keynes is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Saint Albans and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 52km (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 Saint Albans to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

How do I get from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Milton Keynes

Transport options from Saint Albans to Milton Keynes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
45min
£10($12)
hourly62km (39 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
£5($6)
hourly55km (34 miles)
Taxi
35min
£80($95)
on demand52km (32 miles)
Drive
35min
£9($11)
on demand52km (32 miles)

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Airports near Milton Keynes

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Milton Keynes
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Milton Keynes