The average train between Oxfordshire and Cardiff takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxfordshire 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 4 hours between Oxfordshire and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxfordshire is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Oxfordshire to Cardiff? 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 Oxfordshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oxfordshire station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Oxfordshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxfordshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxfordshire to Cardiff train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxfordshire and Cardiff is 138.8 km. The road distance is 173 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.