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Oxford to Cardiff Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Cardiff Castle takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford to Cardiff Castle. 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 20m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain train
  3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
2h 27m
£42–82

Oxford to Cardiff Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Oxford and Cardiff Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff Castle at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Cardiff Castle? 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.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Cardiff Castle via Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 27m.

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