There are 3 ways to get from Oxford to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 41m£39–78Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Cardiff Universitycar 100.8 mi
2h 3m£26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 22m£34–61
Oxford to Cardiff University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff University is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Oxford and Cardiff University is 103 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Oxford to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Oxford to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Cardiff University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Oxford to Cardiff University.
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What companies run services between Oxford, England and Cardiff University, 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Market Place to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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