The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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 10:37 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 32m.
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 Swindon station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford is 146.1 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford via Cardiff Central, Swindon, and Didcot Parkway in around 3h 30m.