The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Oxford at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Oxford station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford is 146.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 26m.