Train Cardiff to Oxford from £53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oxford takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Oxford. 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 7m
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Cardiff to Oxford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Oxford. 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 Oxford at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

2:41 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:22 PM → 9:58 PM
1h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

4:50 PM → 6:45 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:20 PM → 9:15 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
8:20 PM → 10:14 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:20 PM → 6:11 AM
Arrives next day
8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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