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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Milton Keynes costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
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How to get from Cardiff to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 AM6h15Cardiff11:05 AMMilton Keynes$221One-way0 transfers
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4:50 AM6h15Cardiff11:05 AMMilton Keynes$221One-way0 transfers
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4:50 AM6h15Cardiff11:05 AMMilton Keynes$221One-way0 transfers
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8:40 AM7h05Cardiff3:45 PMMilton Keynes$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Milton Keynes costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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