Swansea to Milton Keynes train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Milton Keynes

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£65

Average price

£138

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 17 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

224 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swansea to Milton Keynes will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.

Fast trains

To travel from Swansea to Milton Keynes you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayW35160+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone+West Midlands TrainsW70283
    4:594h46
    Swansea station (SWA)
    9:45Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35432+West Midlands TrainsW70330+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone
    8:234h52
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:15Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £701One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15042+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston+West Midlands TrainsY80843
    7:444h23
    Swansea station (SWA)
    12:07Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £931One-way
    2 changes
  • Transport for WalesG39174+CrossCountryG01067+Avanti West CoastW33910
    8:284h48
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:16Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1061One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35432+CrossCountryG66730+West Midlands TrainsY80859
    8:234h41
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:04Milton Keynes Central (MKC)
    £1061One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 £15. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £52.

Distance: 224 km

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Coach

£80

Average Price

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 21m

Average total duration

8h 51m

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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 tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35160+CrossCountryG66987+Avanti West CoastW342844:59 Swansea station (SWA)
4h17
9:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35160+Avanti West CoastW33930+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston4:59 Swansea station (SWA)
4h15
9:14 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35160+West Midlands TrainsW70283+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone4:59 Swansea station (SWA)
4h46
9:45 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15040+Avanti West CoastW34077+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston5:29 Swansea station (SWA)
4h22
9:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15040+CrossCountryG66716+West Midlands TrainsC17884 · Y808235:29 Swansea station (SWA)
4h19
9:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15040+CrossCountryG66716+West Midlands TrainsY808235:29 Swansea station (SWA)
4h35
10:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35166+CrossCountryG01060+Avanti West CoastW339425:57 Swansea station (SWA)
4h19
10:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35166+Avanti West CoastW34237+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston5:57 Swansea station (SWA)
4h17
10:14 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35169+Avanti West CoastW34041+CrossCountryG010626:54 Swansea station (SWA)
4h22
11:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15041+CrossCountryG00854+West Midlands TrainsY80847 · C178377:18 Swansea station (SWA)
4h30
11:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15041+CrossCountryG00854+West Midlands TrainsY808477:18 Swansea station (SWA)
4h46
12:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15041+Avanti West CoastW33944+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston7:18 Swansea station (SWA)
4h33
11:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15042+West Midlands TrainsY80843+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston7:44 Swansea station (SWA)
4h23
12:07 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35432+CrossCountryG66730+West Midlands TrainsY808598:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h41
13:04 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35432+CrossCountryG66730+West Midlands TrainsY80859 · C178748:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h25
12:48 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35432+TubeTube from London Paddington to Harrow & Wealdstone+West Midlands TrainsW703308:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h52
13:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35432+Avanti West CoastW34238+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston8:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h28
12:51 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15043+Avanti West CoastW34035+Transport for WalesG39174+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston8:28 Swansea station (SWA)
4h46
13:14 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)3 changes
CrossCountryG01067+Avanti West CoastW33910+Transport for WalesG391748:28 Swansea station (SWA)
4h48
13:16 Milton Keynes Central (MKC)2 changes

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Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to Milton Keynes

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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 £52 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 4h 30m.

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 £15
Distance
224 km
Average train duration
4h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 30m
First train
3:30
Last train
21:17
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
49 days
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 £15

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to Milton Keynes trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and Milton Keynes from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 30m
Cheapest Price
£52
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
£237
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
25 a day

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Milton Keynes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £52, while the average price tends to be around £80.
The train journey from Swansea to Milton Keynes covers a distance of 224 km and takes approximately 4h 30m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Swansea to Milton Keynes is 224 km.
The first train from Swansea to Milton Keynes leaves at 3:30.
The last train from Swansea to Milton Keynes departs at 21:17.
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.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
To get from Swansea to Milton Keynes, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Milton Keynes.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Milton Keynes is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Milton Keynes is by coach, costing approximately £15.
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 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.
A day trip from Swansea to Milton Keynes is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 30m. However, there are 7 train services available per day. The distance is 224 km.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Milton Keynes.

popular train stations

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
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park
Accessibility
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
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
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
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