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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oxford Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford Station station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Oxford Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Oxford Station and Cardiff is 102 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Oxford Station to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Oxford Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

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

Oxford Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Oxford Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Oxford Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Oxford Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Oxford Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford Station to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford Station to Cardiff is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Oxford Station to Cardiff.

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

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Oxford Station to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford Station to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 32m
£39–78
Drive 99.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford Station to Cardiffcar 99.7 mi
2h
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 1m
£34–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 5m
£26–47

Oxford Station to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oxford Station to Sophia Gardens via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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