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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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m 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, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX440 · NX509 | Delayed 20:35 09:35Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h40 | 16:15 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX550 · NX111 | Delayed 14:35 12:15Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h20 | 17:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | Delayed 20:35 12:45Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h25 | 19:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX707 · NX111 | Delayed 19:00 12:50Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h20 | 19:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX507 | On time 13:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h50 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX507 | 13:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h45 | 20:00 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX550 · NX509 | On time 14:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h05 | 20:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX507 | 15:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h40 | 21:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | 15:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h50 | 22:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX507 | On time 16:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 7h00 | 23:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX507 | 16:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h55 | 23:30 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | Delayed 20:35 17:55Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h04 | 23:59 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | Delayed 20:35 17:55Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h00 | 23:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | On time 18:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h05 | 01:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | 18:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h00 | 00:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | On time 19:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h05 | 01:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | 19:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h00 | 01:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | On time 21:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h25 | 02:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX509 | On time 21:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h30 | 02:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | On time 22:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h35 | 03:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| NX540 · NX509 | 22:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h30 | 03:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
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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 10 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 22:10 |
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