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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Penarth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Penarth via Didcot Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Oxford to Penarth?

The distance between Oxford and Penarth is 106 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Oxford to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Penarth train from?

Oxford to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Where does the Oxford to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Penarth is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Oxford to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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Oxford to Penarth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oxford to Penarth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 57m
£46–92
Drive 104.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Penarthcar 104.1 mi
2h 14m
£26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus S6
3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 40m
£37–69

Oxford to Penarth by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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