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How to get fromOxford Station to Cardiffby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train via Bristol

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    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 19m
    £43–85
  2. Drive  99.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Oxford Station to Cardiffcar car 99.7 mi
    2h
    £26–37
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus bus S6
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 17m
    £34–61
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 32m
    £39–78

Oxford Station to Cardiff by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Oxford to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 19m.

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