The average train between Oxford and Wales takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Wales. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Oxford to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Oxford to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxford and Wales is 180.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 58 min.