Cardiff to Oxford train with Great Western Rail

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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

5

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.

Great Western Rail
09:50AM2h02
Cardiff
11:52AMOxford
$681One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
12:54PM1h58
Cardiff
02:52PMOxford
$681One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:37AM1h47
Cardiff
10:24AMOxford
$691One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
09:49AM2h03
Cardiff
11:52AMOxford
$691One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
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)

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€62

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Oxford

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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
6
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
03:55
Last train
23:07
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)

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

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