There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Powys 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 Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
5h 11m£100–157Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Powyscar 121.2 mi
2h 56m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Wellbus X52
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus 461 / ...
7h 14mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
5h 43m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Powys. However, there are services departing from Magdalen Street and arriving at Crossgates Primary School via Royal Well and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Powys. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Oxford and Powys is 170 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Powys without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Oxford to Powys, including transfers.
Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Magdalen Street station.
Oxford to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Powys is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Oxford to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdalen Street to Powys via Royal Well, Country Bus Station, and Crossgates Primary School in around 7h 14m.
- 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
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well station.
Oxford to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Powys is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Oxford to Powys.
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