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How to get fromOxfordshire to Cardiffby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Oxfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain train
    4. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 42m
    £45–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp1
    4h 49m
    £19–28

  3. Drive  104.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oxfordshire to Cardiffcar car 104.6 mi
    2h 3m
    £26–38

  4. Train via Bristol

    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 Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 28m
    £45–93

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Churchill Road to Bus Garagebus bus S7
    2. Take the bus from Bus Garage to Royal Wellbus bus X52
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 1m
    £29–55

Oxfordshire to Cardiff by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Oxfordshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Islip to Cardiff Central via Oxford, Didcot Parkway, and Swindon in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bramley Close to Sophia Gardens via Magdalen Street East, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Market Place, and Fleming Way in around 4h 49m.

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