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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Oxford is to train and bus via Cheltenham which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Oxford?

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

How far is it from Cardiff to Oxford?

The distance between Cardiff and Oxford is 102 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Oxford bus from?

Cardiff to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Oxford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Oxford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Oxford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Oxford is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Oxford.

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

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Where can I stay near Oxford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 2m
£47–117
Train, bus via Cheltenham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
3. Take the bus from West Street to George Streetbus S3
4h 58m
£18–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
4h 26m
£23–46
Drive 100.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Oxfordcar 100.8 mi
2h 8m
£25–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to St Aldatesbus X32
2h 51m
£33–162

Cardiff to Oxford by train

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Oxford, 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, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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