What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bicester?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bicester is to train and bus via Cheltenham which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bicester?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bicester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Pioneer Square via Fleming Way, Market Place and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bicester Village via Swindon, Didcot Parkway and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bicester?

The distance between Cardiff and Bicester is 114 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bicester without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bicester?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cardiff to Bicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bicester bus from?

Cardiff to Bicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bicester train from?

Cardiff to Bicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bicester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bicester is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bicester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bicester train arrive?

Cardiff to Bicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bicester is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Bicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bicester?

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Where can I stay near Bicester?

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Cardiff to Bicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindon
2. Take the train from Swindon to Didcot Parkway
3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Oxford
4. Take the train from Oxford to Bicester Village
2h 33m
£49–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent Circus
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market PlaceS6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney IslandS6
4. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Pioneer SquareX5
4h 25m
£14–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwindonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to WestgateX2 / ...
3h 32m
£42–94
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bicester111 mi
2h 10m
£28–41
Train, bus via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street801
3. Take the bus from West Street to George StreetS3
5h 47m
£21–42

Cardiff to Bicester by train

190Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bicester Village via Swindon, Didcot Parkway, and Oxford in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Pioneer Square via Regent Circus, Fleming Way, Market Place, Osney Island, and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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