There are 3 ways to get from Oxford to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 7m£93–149Drive 184.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Harlechcar 184.8 mi
3h 43m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
10h 56m
Oxford to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Harlech is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Oxford and Harlech is 210 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Oxford to Harlech, including transfers.
Oxford to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Harlech is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Oxford to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 10h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Oxford to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Harlech is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Oxford to Harlech.
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