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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$111 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Wales:
A bus is $87 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Wales costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Wales
How to get from Oxford to Wales by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM6h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM6h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G00852 · G01061+
G894118:39 AM4h15Oxford station (OXF)12:54 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$1221One-way2 transfers
Other options
G00856 · G01065+
G894159:39 AM4h16Oxford station (OXF)1:55 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$1221One-way2 transfers
G00852 · G01061+
G894118:39 AM4h18Oxford station (OXF)12:57 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)$1221One-way2 transfers
G00862 · G01070+
G8942211:39 AM4h18Oxford station (OXF)3:57 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)$1221One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Wales:
A bus is $87 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Wales costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Wales as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Wales by train.
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