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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Cardiff will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Cardiff every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:507h00Milton Keynes0:50Cardiff£111One-way0 changes- 20:305h55Milton Keynes2:25Cardiff£151One-way0 changes
- 2:506h55Milton Keynes9:45Cardiff£191One-way0 changes
- 20:305h55Milton Keynes2:25Cardiff£151One-way0 changes
- 2:506h55Milton Keynes9:45Cardiff£191One-way0 changes
- 17:507h00Milton Keynes0:50Cardiff£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Cardiff coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h50 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 8h10 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 7h55 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h10 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 6h05 | 1:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h55 | 3:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 2:50 Milton Keynes | 6h55 | 9:45 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Cardiff run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:25 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Cardiff by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Cardiff
Most Milton Keynes to Cardiff buses use the Northampton, Town Centre to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Cardiff bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station from Milton Keynes city centre
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
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