Explore Bicester to Cardiff by train

Thinking about travelling from Bicester to Cardiff by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bicester and Cardiff

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £41.31, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Bicester and Cardiff

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Bicester to Cardiff by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:42

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:50

  • First daily departure (weekend): 07:04

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:57

  • Average number of daily trains: 24 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 35 minutes

How long is the train journey from Bicester to Cardiff?

This journey covers a total of 147 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Booking Bicester to Cardiff trains in advance

Booking your Bicester to Cardiff tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Bicester and Cardiff by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Additional information on train travel from Bicester to Cardiff

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Cardiff city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Bicester to Cardiff?

The total distance between Bicester and Cardiff is 147 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Bicester to Cardiff by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £41.31. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can I start booking my Bicester to Cardiff train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Bicester to Cardiff by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 9 minutes.