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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Oxford to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Oxford and Aberystwyth is 195 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Oxford to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Aberystwyth bus from?

Oxford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Aberystwyth train from?

Oxford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Oxford to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Oxford to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Oxford to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Oxford to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Aberystwyth is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Oxford to Aberystwyth.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 11m
£89–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 25m
£36–90
Drive 152.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Aberystwythcar 152.2 mi
3h 35m
£38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 17m

Oxford to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 194 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 25m.

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