The average train between Cardiff and Charlbury takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Charlbury. 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 Cardiff and Charlbury. 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 Charlbury at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Charlbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cardiff to Charlbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Charlbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Charlbury station.
Book your Cardiff to Charlbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Charlbury is 124.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Charlbury via Reading in around 3h 17m.