There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
3h 26m£67–135Drive 108.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxfordcar 108.1 mi
2h 18m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
6h 53m£34–53Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain
4h 24m£55–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus X52
5h 42m£39–73
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Queens Lane via Cardiff North Road and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Oxford is 161 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Queens Lane via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- pulhams.co.uk
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Magdalen Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.pulhams.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Oxford.
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