The average train between Oxford and Penarth takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Penarth. 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 Penarth. 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 Penarth at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Penarth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Oxford to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Penarth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oxford and Penarth is 137 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.