The average train between Oxford and Aberdare takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Aberdare. 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 every 3 hours between Oxford and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Aberdare? 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 Oxford to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Aberdare station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Oxford to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aberdare station.
Book your Oxford to Aberdare train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oxford and Aberdare is 151.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Aberdare via Didcot Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h.