The average train between Oxford and Cardiff takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford 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 Oxford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Oxford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Cardiff is 136.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 13m.
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