What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cardigan is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from St Aldates and arriving at Finch Square A via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Didcot Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Oxford to Cardigan?

The distance between Oxford and Cardigan is 215 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Oxford to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cardigan bus from?

Oxford to Cardigan bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from St Aldates station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cardigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cardigan is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Oxford to Cardigan bus arrive?

Oxford to Cardigan bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Forbury Road station.

Where does the Oxford to Cardigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Cardigan is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Oxford to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Carmarthentrain Reading - Carmarthen / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 31m
Drive 176.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Cardigancar 176.9 mi
4h 7m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Forbury Roadbus X40
2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
10h 2m
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
7h 42m
£85–137
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
7h 53m
£92–167

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a bus from St Aldates to Finch Square A via Forbury Road, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Ship Inn via Didcot Parkway, Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 7h 53m.

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