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Compare all timetables for the bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milton Keynes to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£18
tomorrow
£14
Wednesday
£12
Thursday
£14
Friday
£13
Saturday
£13
Sunday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 21:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 20m 22:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 40m 20:15 Milton Keynes Coachway 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 50m 06:50 Milton Keynes Central Station 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 5m 19:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 01:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Milton Keynes to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      22:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      02:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      04:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:35
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 13:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 20:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 25m 09:55 Milton Keynes Coachway 16:20 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 50m 21:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 50m 06:50 Milton Keynes Central Station 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 13:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 20:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 15m 06:45 Milton Keynes Coachway 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 55m 10:40 Milton Keynes Central Station 18:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 10m 13:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 19:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 06:45 Milton Keynes Coachway 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 5m 18:50 Milton Keynes Coachway 00:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 50m 06:50 Milton Keynes Central Station 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 10m 13:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 19:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 18:50 Milton Keynes Coachway 01:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 6h 30m 08:55 Milton Keynes Coachway 15:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 5h 40m 20:15 Milton Keynes Coachway 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 50m 06:50 Milton Keynes Central Station 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 5m 19:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 01:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 22:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 6h 5m 08:05 Milton Keynes Coachway 14:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 5m 09:05 Milton Keynes Coachway 15:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 50m 06:50 Milton Keynes Central Station 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £16
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:20 Milton Keynes Central Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 40m 20:15 Milton Keynes Coachway 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 10m 18:50 Milton Keynes Coachway 01:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 5m 08:05 Milton Keynes Coachway 14:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 30m 21:25 Milton Keynes Coachway 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 5m 09:05 Milton Keynes Coachway 15:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is £11 on 15/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Milton Keynes and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Milton Keynes and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Milton Keynes and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 61 coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Milton Keynes and Cardiff, with 17 offers.

Facts about coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 25 times every day by bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Cardiff starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Latest Coach 22:25
Daily Bus Connections 25 Ø
Distance 177.7 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Every day, 25 buses from 2 coach companies leave Milton Keynes for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£18
Tuesday 04/08
£14
Wednesday 05/08
£12
Thursday 06/08
£14
Friday 07/08
£13
Saturday 08/08
£13
Sunday 09/08
£12
Monday 10/08
£15
Tuesday 11/08
£15
Wednesday 12/08
£15
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£12
Saturday 15/08
£11
Sunday 16/08
£14
Monday 17/08
£11
Tuesday 18/08
£12
Wednesday 19/08
£14
Thursday 20/08
£13
Friday 21/08
£12
Saturday 22/08
£16
Sunday 23/08
Monday 24/08
£11
Tuesday 25/08
£14
Wednesday 26/08
£12
Thursday 27/08
£16
Friday 28/08
£12
Saturday 29/08
£18
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Milton Keynes to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milton Keynes to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Milton Keynes to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Milton Keynes to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 22:25
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

FlixBus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Milton Keynes to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 06:50
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Milton Keynes and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Milton Keynes and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Milton Keynes to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Milton Keynes to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milton Keynes to Cardiff bus

How much does a Milton Keynes - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Milton Keynes - Cardiff bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

The connection Milton Keynes to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Milton Keynes - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Milton Keynes take?

The quickest coach from Milton Keynes to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Milton Keynes at 05:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Milton Keynes at 22:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Milton Keynes - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Milton Keynes to Cardiff can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Milton Keynes and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Milton Keynes?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Milton Keynes Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milton Keynes Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milton Keynes to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 25 daily trips between Milton Keynes and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Milton Keynes to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 25 trips between Milton Keynes and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milton Keynes to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Cardiff

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