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Cardiff to Milton Keynes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Milton Keynes takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Milton Keynes train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Milton Keynes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Milton Keynes, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Milton Keynes Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m.

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