What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Castle and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Castle to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Castle and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Castle to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxford via Swindon and Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Oxford is 103 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Castle to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus from?

Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Oxford train from?

Cardiff Castle to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Oxford train arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Castle to Oxford is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cardiff Castle to Oxford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Castle to Oxford?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
2. Take the train from Swindon to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Oxfordtrain
2h 15m
£42–77
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Castle to Oxfordcar 100.7 mi
2h 2m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus S6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus S6
3h 16m
£34–57
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Oxford / ...
3h 21m
£43–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
4h 52m
£47–71

Cardiff Castle to Oxford by foot and train

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Oxford via Cardiff Central, Swindon, and Didcot Parkway in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Queens Lane via Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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