There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, line 304 bus
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 10m£79–140Drive 142.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 142.4 mi
3h 5m£35–50Bus, train, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
7h 10m£49–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milton Keynes to Cardiff-CWL142.4 mi
3h 5mBus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
7h 28m£43–102
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 188 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train and line 304 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1732+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a bus from The Point to Cardiff Airport via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milton Keynes to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milton Keynes and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























