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How to get fromOxford to Penarthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Swindon

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain train
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penarthtrain train
    2h 38m
    £43–83
  2. Drive  104 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Penarthcar car 104 mi
    2h 9m
    £26–37
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus bus S6
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 49m
    £36–63
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 52m
    £45–87

Oxford to Penarth by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxford, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Oxford to Penarth via Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 38m.

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