The average train between Bicester and Cardiff takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bicester 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.
Trains run hourly between Bicester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Bicester is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Bicester to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Oxford station.
Bicester to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bicester to Cardiff train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bicester and Cardiff is 147.3 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Bicester Village to Cardiff Central via Oxford and Reading in around 2h 49m.