Train Cardiff to Oxford from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oxford takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service 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 18m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£61–114

Cardiff to Oxford train times

Trains run hourly 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 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:18 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:19 PM → 8:37 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:19 PM → 9:37 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:22 PM → 10:47 PM
2h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:01 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:16 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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