What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Milton Keynes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Point via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Milton Keynes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Milton Keynes Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

The distance between Cardiff and Milton Keynes is 171 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Milton Keynes without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Milton Keynes bus from?

Cardiff to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Milton Keynes train from?

Cardiff to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Milton Keynes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Milton Keynes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Milton Keynes train arrive?

Cardiff to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Milton Keynes is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Milton Keynes.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Milton Keynes?

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Cardiff to Milton Keynes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 8m
£75–129
Drive 131.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Milton Keynescar 131.7 mi
2h 45m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
5h 32m
£39–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus S6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus S6
4. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
5. Take the bus from High Street to The Pointbus X6
5h 34m
£38–68

Cardiff to Milton Keynes by train

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Point via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 32m.

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