There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Powys by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 12m£92–153Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Powyscar 120.9 mi
2h 59m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
5h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
6h 7m£61–115
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Powys. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
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 12m.
The distance between Oxford and Powys is 170 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Powys without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Oxford to Powys, including transfers.
Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus 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 12m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 6h 7m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Powys via Birmingham Coach Station and Millennium Garden in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Oxford to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Builders Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 59m to drive from Oxford to Powys.
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