How to travel from Cardiff to Oxford

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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 $20. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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$71

Average price

$45

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Cheapest

2h 38m

Average total duration

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2h 8m

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30m

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4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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

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from Cardiff to Oxford

How to get from Cardiff to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM7h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
10:20PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00PM9h20
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
01:20AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22795 · P32670
08:13AM1h45
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:58AMOxford station (OXF)
$711One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP22727 · P22589 · P32832
10:30AM2h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:52PMOxford station (OXF)
$681One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22725 · P29624 · P32682
09:28AM2h23
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:51AMOxford station (OXF)
$691One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22729 · P29634 · P32696
11:30AM2h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:52PMOxford station (OXF)
$681One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX111 · NX160
01:40PM5h25
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
07:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX507 · OLOXT
06:00PM6h32
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
12:32AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX509 · OLOXT
07:15PM6h14
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
01:29AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Oxford

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $20 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Oxford:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Oxford costing on average $45 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

The distance from Cardiff to Oxford is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Oxford is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Oxford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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