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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Didcot is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Didcot is to train via Swindon which takes 1h 31m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Didcot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Didcot Parkway. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Didcot?

The distance between Cardiff and Didcot is 92 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Didcot without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 1h 31m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Cardiff to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Didcot train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Didcot?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Didcot is to train via Swindon which takes 1h 31m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £100 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Didcot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Didcot is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Didcot.

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

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Didcot.

Cardiff to Didcot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Didcot by train, bus, or car

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 31m
£38–107
Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Didcotcar 97.6 mi
1h 58m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindonbus Uk042
2h 21m
£25–98
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 8m
£30–160

Cardiff to Didcot by train

192Weekly Trains

1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 91.6 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindon once daily. Tickets cost £9–28 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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