Train Cardiff to Bicester from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bicester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Bicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 148 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 48m

£65–122

Cardiff to Bicester train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bicester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bicester at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:18 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:36 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
3:54 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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