The average train between Charlbury and Cardiff takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Charlbury to Cardiff. 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 Charlbury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlbury is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Charlbury station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Charlbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Charlbury station.
Charlbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Charlbury to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Charlbury and Cardiff is 124.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Charlbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 43m.