There are 4 ways to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales 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 Cwmbachtrain
5h£84–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 12m£31–52Bus, 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
7h£54–106Drive 138.7 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to South Walescar 138.7 mi
3h 16m£34–49
Milton Keynes to South Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via London Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Cwmbach via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Milton Keynes and South Wales is 193 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milton Keynes station.
Milton Keynes to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to South Wales is to train which takes 5h and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Cwmbach via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milton Keynes to Glenboi Cemetery via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 12m.
- 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
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- 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 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Westgate to Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Thames Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milton Keynes to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Milton Keynes to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Milton Keynes to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to South Wales is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Milton Keynes to South Wales.
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