The average train between Bicester and Cardiff takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Bicester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Bicester is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 2h 55m. 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Bicester to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Didcot Parkway 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 and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bicester and Cardiff is 147.3 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 14m.