The average train between Penarth and Oxford takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Oxford. 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 Penarth and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Penarth to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Penarth to Oxford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penarth and Oxford is 137 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 2h 37m.