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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Oxford

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$68

Average price

$71

Fastest journey

1 h 47 m

Average duration

1 h 57 m

Trains per day

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Oxford will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Oxford on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

09:50AM2h02

Cardiff

11:52AMOxford

$681One-way

0 transfers

12:54PM1h58

Cardiff

02:52PMOxford

$681One-way

0 transfers

08:37AM1h47

Cardiff

10:24AMOxford

$691One-way

0 transfers

09:49AM2h03

Cardiff

11:52AMOxford

$691One-way

0 transfers

05:07AM2h17

Cardiff

07:24AMOxford

$801One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€62 Average price	€35 Average price Cheapest
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Oxford?

The best time to book your train from Cardiff to Oxford is 5 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cardiff to Oxford route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cardiff to Oxford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cardiff to Oxford.

Trains

from $67

Buses

from $40

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Oxford

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€37) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Distance

84 miles (136 km)

Average train duration

2h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

$47 (€37)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 40m

First train

03:55

Last train

23:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Cardiff to Oxford trains

For as little as $44 (€35) you can travel by train to Oxford from Cardiff with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff to Oxford train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $44

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Oxford

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Oxford.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Oxford can start from as little as $44 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Oxford is $69 (€55); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Oxford train time is 1 h 40 min covering the 84 mile (136 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Oxford leaves at 3: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Oxford leaves at 11: 07 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Oxford which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Cardiff to Oxford train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Oxford from Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 07 PM.

A day trip to Oxford from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Oxford is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Oxford including taking a train or bus.