Cardiff to Oswestry: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.5 miles 153.7 km · straight line
126.1 miles actual route 203 km · driving distance
2h 52min estimated drive time
£19 - £24 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Oswestry?

The distance from Cardiff to Oswestry is 95.5 miles (153.7 km) as the crow flies. Oswestry is located N of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 126.1 miles, taking about 2h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Oswestry. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Oswestry

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 52min £19 - £24 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 26min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 43min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Oswestry

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Oswestry
52.86°N, 3.06°W
Europe/London
136m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM