The average train between Oxford and Penarth takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Oxford and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford to Penarth? 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 Penarth. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Penarth station via Didcot Parkway station, Swindon station and Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Oxford to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penarth station.
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The distance between Oxford and Penarth is 137 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Penarth via Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 35m.