How to travel from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardiff is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff 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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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Cardiff University.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 5h 40m. 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 £83 ($100).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Cardiff 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 Milton Keynes and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and Cardiff. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Cardiff. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway and Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Cardiff. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Cardiff. 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 Milton Keynes to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Cardiff

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£83($100)
hourly315km (196 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 50m
£84($100)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
£31($37)
3 times a week296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£40($47)
on demand229km (142 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Cardiff

Train operators

Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff