Trains tickets from Oxford to Cardiff

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Oxford
    Departure location: Oxford
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Oxford
    Departure location: Oxford
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Oxford
    Departure location: Oxford
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Oxford
    Departure location: Oxford
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Oxford
    Departure location: Oxford
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oxford to Cardiff.

Average Price$39 - $39Average Duration16h 17m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$68 - $256Average Duration2h 1m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $23Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Oxford to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oxford to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$71
Average train trip duration2h 1m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance84 miles (135 km)
Latest train departure7:32pm

Oxford to Cardiff Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oxford to Cardiff was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oxford to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $246 for a train ticket from Oxford to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oxford to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Oxford and Cardiff, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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