There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
5h 57m£88–173Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Tenbycar 184.7 mi
3h 38m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from St Aldates to Forbury Roadbus X40
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Upper Park Roadbus 508
8h 6m£46–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penallytrain
7h 32m£70–132
Oxford to Tenby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Tenby. However, there are services departing from St Aldates and arriving at Upper Park Road via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Tenby via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Oxford and Tenby is 214 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Oxford to Tenby, including transfers.
Oxford to Tenby bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from St Aldates station.
Oxford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Tenby is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Tenby, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Tenby once a week. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Aldates to Upper Park Road via Forbury Road, Station Road, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Penally
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from St Aldates to Forbury Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thames Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Tenby bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Forbury Road station.
Oxford to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tenby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Tenby is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Oxford to Tenby.
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