There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 11m£61–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindonbus Uk042
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus S6
3h 34m£11–20Drive 100.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Castle to Oxfordcar 100.5 mi
2h 7m£25–36Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Oxford / ...
3h 21m£45–96Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
4h 32m£37–77
Cardiff Castle to Oxford by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Castle to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Osney Island via Fleming Way and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Castle to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Cardiff Castle and Oxford is 138 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford, including transfers.
Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff Castle to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Castle, Wales and Oxford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Osney Island via Cardiff North Road, Regent Circus Swindon, Fleming Way, and Market Place in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Fleming Way to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus Swindon station.
Cardiff Castle to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Castle to Oxford is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cardiff Castle to Oxford.
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