The average train between Oxford and Aberdare takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Oxford and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Aberdare station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Oxford to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford 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), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Aberdare is 151.1 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 52m.