The average train between Oxford and Caerphilly takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Caerphilly. 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 and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Caerphilly? 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 Oxford to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Oxford to Caerphilly train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Caerphilly train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Caerphilly train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oxford and Caerphilly is 136.8 km. The road distance is 177 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.