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Cardiff to Oxford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oxford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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.

3h 12m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Didcot Parkway

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Didcot Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 45m
£45–87

Cardiff to Oxford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 101.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Oxford via Bristol Parkway and Didcot Parkway in around 2h 45m.

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