There are 4 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m£76–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
7h 12m£31–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
- Take the bus from Westgate to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 56m£47–94Drive 132.3 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Baycar 132.3 mi
2h 47m£33–47
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Millennium Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay. 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.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardiff Bay is 171 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Cardiff Bay, 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 Millennium Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Kingsway GR in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Westgate to Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay.
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