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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Powys is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Powys?

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 Bus Station and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Powys?

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.

How far is it from Oxford to Powys?

The distance between Oxford and Powys is 170 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Powys without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Oxford to Powys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Powys bus from?

Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Magdalen Street station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Powys train from?

Oxford to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Powys?

The best way to get from Oxford to Powys is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Oxford to Powys bus arrive?

Oxford to Powys bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Powys train arrive?

Oxford to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Powys?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Powys is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Oxford to Powys.

Where can I stay near Powys?

There are 481+ hotels available in Powys.

Oxford to Powys - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
5h 12m
£111–172
Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Powyscar 120.9 mi
2h 59m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
5h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus 461 / ...
7h 5m

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Magdalen Street to Powys via Royal Well Bus Station, Country Bus Station, and Crossgates Primary School in around 7h 5m.

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