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 - £35 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 - £35.

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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Oxford to Cardiff?

The distance between Oxford and Cardiff is 137 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 17m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m 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 Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £45 - £120. 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 Cross Country, arrive at Reading 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 17m
£45–116
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 via Swindon
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
£27–57
Drive 100.8 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Cardiffcar 100.8 mi
2h 8m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 5m
£33–123

Oxford to Cardiff by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 17m. 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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