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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    3h 10m
    £45–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Fleming Waybus bus Cp1
    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 51m
    £18–27

  3. Drive  106 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Oxfordshirecar car 106 mi
    2h 5m
    £27–38

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Oxford / ...
    4h 17m
    £45–94

  5. Train, bus

    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 Churchill Roadbus bus S7
    4h 52m
    £28–52

Cardiff to Oxfordshire by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bramley Close via Fleming Way, Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Magdalen Street in around 3h 51m.

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