The average train between Oxfordshire and Cardiff takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. 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 3 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 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 40m • 3 changesWant 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 Islip station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Oxford station, Didcot Parkway station and Swindon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Oxfordshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Islip station.
Oxfordshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Oxfordshire and Cardiff is 138.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Cardiff Central via Oxford, Didcot Parkway, and Swindon in around 2h 39m.