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Compare train for Cardiff to Oswestry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Oswestry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 3h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Oswestry
Travel to Oswestry 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 Oswestry.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Oswestry as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Chirk station (CRK).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Oswestry by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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