The average train between Swansea and Oxford takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Oxford at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Oxford? 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 Swansea to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Swansea to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Swansea to Oxford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Oxford is 185.8 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Oxford via Reading in around 2h 59m.