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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Cardiff?

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

How far is it from Oxford to Cardiff?

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

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cardiff bus from?

Oxford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Oxford to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Cardiff?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 33m
£39–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 44m
£23–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
2h 52m
£27–47
Drive 100.8 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Cardiffcar 100.8 mi
2h 8m
£25–36

Oxford to Cardiff by train

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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