How to get from Cardiff to Oxford

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What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Oxford?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Oxford from Cardiff. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
1h 46m
£48
£60
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What is the cheapest way to reach Oxford from Cardiff?

You can reach Oxford with just £48 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR), but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £48
Saturday
Sunday
from £48
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 3m
    0
    09:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:52
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 17m
    0
    05:07
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    07:24
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £57
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 20m
    0
    10:18
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:38
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £57
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 19m
    0
    08:05
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    10:24
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £71
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 46m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    08:51
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £123

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 46m
    0
    09:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 2m
    0
    10:19
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 1m
    0
    11:20
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    13:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 31m
    0
    09:50
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    12:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £50
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 31m
    0
    10:50
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    13:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £50

What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Oxford?

You can get to Oxford from Cardiff in just 1h 46m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 3m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 46m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 3m
    0
    09:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:52
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 17m
    0
    05:07
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    07:24
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £57
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 19m
    0
    08:05
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    10:24
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £71
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 20m
    0
    10:18
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:38
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £57
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 46m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    08:51
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £123

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 46m
    0
    09:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 1m
    0
    11:20
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    13:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 2m
    0
    10:19
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 31m
    0
    09:50
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    12:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £50
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 31m
    0
    10:50
    Cardiff
    Penarth Train Station
    13:21
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £50
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cardiff to Oxford

What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Oxford?

In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, while in Oxford you will be arriving at Central Station, Parkway or St Giles, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Oxford from Cardiff? With 5 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Oxford, you can pay as low as £48 with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Oxford in just 1h 46m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Oxford are Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Oxford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Yarnton, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at Oxford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Oxford?

The most popular companies between Cardiff and Oxford, are Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales

All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Oxford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Oxford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Oxford

How can I reach Oxford from Cardiff?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Oxford from Cardiff.

How far is Oxford from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff and Oxford is 136.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Oxford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Oxford?

You can get to Oxford with just £48 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Oxford in just 1h 46m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to Cardiff and to Oxford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Oxford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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