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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Cardiff from Oxford. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 10m
£16
£27
2
Train
1h 34m
£39
£47
32

What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Oxford?

You can reach Cardiff with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £33
Monday
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
Thursday
from £47
Friday
Saturday
from £39

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    11:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    12:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    13:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    14:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    15:04
    Oxford
    Central Station
    16:38
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • CrossCountry
    1h 55m
    0
    11:41
    Oxford
    Central Station
    13:36
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £42
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    19:16
    Oxford
    Central Station
    21:38
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £55

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 41m
    0
    10:29
    Oxford
    Central Station
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £47
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 8m
    0
    09:32
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    09:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £49
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    09:18
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £66

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 35m
    0
    08:01
    Oxford
    Central Station
    09:36
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £39
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 37m
    0
    10:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £39
  • CrossCountry
    2h 1m
    0
    08:39
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £47
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 8m
    0
    08:32
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    08:18
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £54

What are the fastest trips from Oxford to Cardiff?

You can get to Cardiff from Oxford in just 1h 34m 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.

Sunday
from 6h 10m
Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 34m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 34m
Friday
Saturday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    11:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    12:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    13:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    14:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    15:04
    Oxford
    Central Station
    16:38
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £40
  • CrossCountry
    1h 55m
    0
    11:41
    Oxford
    Central Station
    13:36
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £42
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    19:16
    Oxford
    Central Station
    21:38
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £55

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 34m
    0
    09:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:37
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £49
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 41m
    0
    10:29
    Oxford
    Central Station
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £47
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 8m
    0
    09:32
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    09:18
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £66

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 35m
    0
    08:01
    Oxford
    Central Station
    09:36
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £39
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 37m
    0
    10:03
    Oxford
    Central Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £39
  • CrossCountry
    2h 1m
    0
    08:39
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £47
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 8m
    0
    08:32
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £48
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    08:18
    Oxford
    Central Station
    10:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £54
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Oxford to Cardiff

What are the most popular stations in Oxford and Cardiff?

In Oxford, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Gloucester Green or Thornhill Park and Ride, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Coach Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, 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 Cardiff from Oxford? With 4 connections between 3 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 Oxford and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Cardiff in just 1h 34m.

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 Oxford and Cardiff are Great Western Railway (GWR), CrossCountry and FlixBus, 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 Oxford and Cardiff 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 Yarnton or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Oxford Airport, and landing at Cardiff 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 Oxford to Cardiff?

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

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Oxford to Cardiff

How can I reach Cardiff from Oxford?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Oxford.

How far is Cardiff from Oxford?

The distance between Oxford and Cardiff is 136.0 km.

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

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 Oxford to Cardiff?

You can get to Cardiff with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Cardiff in just 1h 34m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to Oxford and to Cardiff

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