There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Oxford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 19m£78–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160 / ...
10h 41m£31–50Drive 195.7 mi
- Drive from Caernarfon to Oxfordcar 195.7 mi
4h 7m£49–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
7h 31m£73–120
Caernarfon to Oxford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Oxford is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Oxford is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Oxford via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Caernarfon and Oxford is 215 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Caernarfon to Oxford, including transfers.
Caernarfon to Oxford bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.
Caernarfon to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Oxford is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Oxford, England?
You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Oxford via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Turf Square to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Turf Square to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Caernarfon to Oxford bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Caernarfon to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Oxford is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Caernarfon to Oxford.
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