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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Oxfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Oxford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain train
    3h 45m
    £62–126

  2. Drive 111.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Oxfordcar car 111.6 mi
    2h 29m
    £28–40

  3. Line 304 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus bus X52
    6h 4m
    £32–60

  4. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain train
    4h 46m
    £48–103

  5. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus bus Oxf
    6h 18m
    £40–85

Cardiff Airport to Oxford by bus and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Oxford via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Reading in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Queens Lane via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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