What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to South West is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to South West?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to South West is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and South West?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to South West. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Crediton via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Oxford to South West?

The distance between Oxford and South West is 175 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to South West without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to South West?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Oxford to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to South West train from?

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

Where does the Oxford to South West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to South West is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Oxford to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1551+ hotels available in South West.

Oxford to South West - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 678 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 19m
£83–160
Drive 147.3 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to South Westcar 147.3 mi
2h 49m
£36–52
Train, line 678 bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Phone Boxbus 678
4h 24m
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 58m
£74–153

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and South West, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to South West via Reading, Exeter St Davids, and Crediton in around 3h 19m.

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