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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Bridgend via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Oxford to Porthcawl?

The distance between Oxford and Porthcawl is 165 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Oxford to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Porthcawl bus from?

Oxford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Porthcawl train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Oxford to Porthcawl is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Oxford to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Oxford to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Porthcawl train arrive?

Oxford to Porthcawl train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Porthcawl is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Oxford to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 967+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Oxford to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 15m
£70–138
Drive 122.7 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to Porthcawlcar 122.7 mi
2h 30m
£30–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
4h 45m
£45–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
5h 36m
£33–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
6h 37m
£43–91

Oxford to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Northways via Reading, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 37m.

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