What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Aberdare is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Aberdare via Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Oxford to Aberdare?

The distance between Oxford and Aberdare is 125 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Aberdare without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Oxford to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Aberdare train from?

Oxford to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Oxford to Aberdare train arrive?

Oxford to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Aberdare is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Oxford to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Oxford to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Aberdare by train, car, or bus

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 41m
£49–95
Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Aberdarecar 113.1 mi
2h 24m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 14m
£44–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Wellbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 9m
£34–65

Oxford to Aberdare by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Oxford to Aberdare via Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 41m.

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