The average train between Cardiff and Oxfordshire takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Oxfordshire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Oxfordshire. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Oxfordshire at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Swindon and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Oxfordshire? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Oxfordshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Oxfordshire station via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cardiff to Oxfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Oxfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Cardiff to Oxfordshire train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Oxfordshire is 138.8 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 59 min.