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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 224 km
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4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Milton Keynes trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:21
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 07:22 Swansea | 4h53 | 12:15 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Milton Keynes
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Milton Keynes run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 4h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 21:17 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to Milton Keynes trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Milton Keynes from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 17m
Cheapest Price
£53
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Swansea to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Milton Keynes by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Most visitors find that spending two to three days in Milton Keynes is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Bletchley Park, the Milton Keynes Theatre, and the scenic parks and lakes.
Booking trains from Swansea to Milton Keynes in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Swansea to Milton Keynes is 224 km.
The train journey from Swansea to Milton Keynes covers a distance of 224 km and takes approximately 4h 15m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Milton Keynes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £72.
The first train from Swansea to Milton Keynes leaves at 3:30.
The last train from Swansea to Milton Keynes departs at 21:17.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Milton Keynes is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Milton Keynes is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
Trains from Swansea to Milton Keynes run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
To get from Swansea to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
A day trip from Swansea to Milton Keynes is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 15m. However, there are 7 train services available per day. The distance is 224 km.
The train journey from Swansea to Milton Keynes offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Welsh countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of the Brecon Beacons, especially in the initial stages. As the route progresses towards Milton Keynes, the scenery becomes more urbanised.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Milton Keynes
Swansea
Milton Keynes
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Milton Keynes is Milton Keynes Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milton Keynes Central for your journey to Milton Keynes from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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