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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Oswestry is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Oswestry is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Oswestry station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Oswestry?

The distance between Cardiff and Oswestry is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oswestry without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cardiff to Oswestry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Oswestry bus from?

Cardiff to Oswestry bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Cardiff to Oswestry bus arrive?

Cardiff to Oswestry bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Oswestry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Oswestry is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Oswestry.

Where can I stay near Oswestry?

There are 570+ hotels available in Oswestry.

Cardiff to Oswestry - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Oswestry by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
3h 16m
£35–58
Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Oswestrycar 119.7 mi
2h 39m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
6h 19m

Cardiff to Oswestry by train and bus

192Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Oswestry.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h 19m.

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