Cardiff Central Station to Oxford Trains

Cardiff Central Station to Oxford trains

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The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Oxford takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Central Station to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 15m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Cardiff Central Station to Oxford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Oxford at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:18 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 4:16 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:16 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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