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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cardiff Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Cardiff Castle. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Cardiff Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cardiff Castle. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Oxford to Cardiff Castle?

The distance between Oxford and Cardiff Castle is 138 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle, including transfers.

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

Oxford to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

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

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Cardiff Castle?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff Castle is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Oxford to Cardiff Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Cardiff Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Cardiff Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Cardiff Castle is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Oxford to Cardiff Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Castle?

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Oxford to Cardiff Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 38m
£57–118
Drive 100.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Cardiff Castlecar 100.5 mi
2h 7m
£25–36
Bus, train via Cheltenham
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 52m
£30–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 20m
£43–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 2m
£36–78

Oxford to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Cardiff Castle via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Cardiff Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 2m.

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