There are 4 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£92–147Bus
cheapest- 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 24m£45–101Drive 184.8 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Harlechcar 184.8 mi
3h 43m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Stationbus S4 / ...
- Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 42m£75–132
Oxford to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Harlech is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 24m.
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 24m.
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 £45 - £110 and takes 10h 24m.
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 24m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
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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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