The average train between Oxford and Cardiff Central Station takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Cardiff Central Station. 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 Cardiff Central Station. 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 Cardiff Central Station at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Cardiff Central Station station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Oxford to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Cardiff Central Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxford and Cardiff Central Station is 136.3 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.