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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardiff is 171 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Milton Keynes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from The Point station.

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

Milton Keynes to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Cardiff bus arrive?

Milton Keynes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Cardiff train arrive?

Milton Keynes to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£75–136
Drive 131.5 mi
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1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiffcar 131.5 mi
2h 45m
£32–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 33m
£46–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 34m
£37–85

Milton Keynes to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Sophia Gardens via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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