What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Headington?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Headington is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Headington?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Headington is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Headington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Headington. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Headington Shops via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Headington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Headington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Headington?

The distance between Cardiff and Headington is 109 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Headington without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Headington without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Headington?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cardiff to Headington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Headington bus from?

Cardiff to Headington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Headington train from?

Cardiff to Headington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Headington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Headington is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to Headington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Headington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Headington train arrive?

Cardiff to Headington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Headington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Headington is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Headington.

Where can I stay near Headington?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Headington.

Cardiff to Headington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Headington by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Manor Surgerybus X32
2h 31m
£41–74
Drive 103.9 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Headingtoncar 103.9 mi
2h 11m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Headington Shopsbus Oxf
4h 12m
£31–48
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 34m
£60–108

Cardiff to Headington by train and bus

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Headington, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Headington Shops via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Headington Shops via Reading, Oxford, and Frideswide Square in around 2h 34m.

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