The distance between Cardiff and Milton Keynes is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central.
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Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard.
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Milton Keynes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).
The distance between Cardiff and Milton Keynes is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Cardiff and Milton Keynes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Milton Keynes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Great Western Railway, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Milton Keynes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Milton Keynes. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and Milton Keynes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Milton Keynes. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Milton Keynes is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Milton Keynes. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Milton Keynes. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £68($81) | hourly | 315km (196 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 50m | £84($100) | hourly | 274km (170 miles) |
Bus | 5h 5m | £27($32) | twice daily | 252km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Milton Keynes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.