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How to get fromCardiff to Kidlingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kidlington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 27m
    £46–83

  2. Drive  98.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kidlingtoncar car 98.6 mi
    2h 16m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus via Market Place

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus S6
    3h 13m
    £37–60

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Oxfordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oxford Parkway Park and Ride to Treeground Placebus bus 2 / ...
    2h 38m
    £46–84

  5. Train, bus via Cheltenham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Bus Garagebus bus X52
    3. Take the bus from Bus Garage to Exeter Hallbus bus S7
    4h 50m
    £28–52

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    4h 58m
    £28–49

Cardiff to Kidlington by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kidlington, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Exeter Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Magdalen Street in around 4h 58m.

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