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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Oxford is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Oxford is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxford via Swindon and Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Wales to Oxford?

The distance between Wales and Oxford is 102 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Wales to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Oxford bus from?

Wales to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Oxford train from?

Wales to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Oxford?

The best way to get from Wales to Oxford is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Wales to Oxford bus arrive?

Wales to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Oxford train arrive?

Wales to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Wales to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Oxford is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Wales to Oxford.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Oxford?

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Where can I stay near Oxford?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 59m
£44–83
Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Oxfordcar 100.9 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus X52
4h 13m
£29–50
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Oxford / ...
3h 8m
£45–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
4h 22m
£36–77

Wales to Oxford by train

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Wales and Oxford, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Swindon hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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