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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Charlbury takes 3h 6m 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.

3h 6m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Charlbury train times

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 46m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Charlbury? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Charlbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Charlbury via Reading in around 2h 48m.

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