There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to University of 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 15m£62–114Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to University of Oxfordcar 99.9 mi
2h 17m£25–35Train, bus via Swindon
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus S6
2h 54m£35–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from Parkway Station to Queens Lanebus X32
2h 21m£44–80Bus
- 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 30m£37–77
Cardiff to University of Oxford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to University of Oxford is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to University of Oxford is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to University of 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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to University of Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Cardiff and University of Oxford is 138 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cardiff to University of Oxford, including transfers.
Cardiff to University of Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to University of Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Oxford is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and University of Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to University of Oxford via Reading and Oxford in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to University of Oxford via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Queens Lane in around 4h 30m.
- 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
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Fleming Way to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Market Place to Osney Island
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Parkway Station to Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Thames Travel
- 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 to University of Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to University of Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to University of Oxford is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cardiff to University of Oxford.
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