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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Cardiff takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Oxford to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Oxford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 41m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 41m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 41m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 41m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 41m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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    Oxford Bus CompanyNational Express4h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Queens Lane to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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