The average train between Oxford Station and Cardiff takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford Station to Cardiff. 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 3 hours between Oxford Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford Station is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oxford Station station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Oxford Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford Station to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxford Station and Cardiff is 135.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.