There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Open University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 50m£43–139Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
6h 13m£22–74Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
5h 56m£37–75Drive 131.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Open University131.8 mi
2h 43m£33–48
Cardiff to Open University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Open University is to bus and train which costs £21 - £75 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Open University is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Open University. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Tewkesbury Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cardiff and Open University is 179 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Open University without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Open University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Open University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Open University is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 56m.
Cardiff to Open University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Open University is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Open University.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Open University, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Open University via Birmingham New Street, Milton Keynes Central, Central station, and The Open University in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Open University via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Tewkesbury Lane in around 5h 56m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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