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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Cardiff Bayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 54m
    £65–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 53m
    £32–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central station to High Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus bus S6
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus bus S6
    5. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 41m
    £39–71

  4. Drive  133 mi

    1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Cardiff Baycar car 133 mi
    2h 50m
    £33–48

  5. Train via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 57m
    £73–131

Milton Keynes to Cardiff Bay by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Millennium Centre via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Millennium Centre via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 53m.

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