There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain
7h 8m£194–289Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 1m£38–64Drive 206.5 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Cardigancar 206.5 mi
4h 26m£51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Clubbus T5
7h 48m£64–127Train, bus via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
8h 3m£66–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Finch Square C via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Whitland via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardigan is 285 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £190 - £290.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £190 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Cardigan via Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, and Whitland in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Finch Square C via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 1m.
- 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
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- 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
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- 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
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Whitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cardigan Rugby Club
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Richards Bros
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Booking & Getting There
Milton Keynes to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Milton Keynes to Cardigan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Cardigan is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Milton Keynes to Cardigan.
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