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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Wales:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Wales costing on average $128 (€107).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€107) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-90.81 (€-75.92). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:59 AM4h24Oxford4:23 PMWales$1001One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:59 AM4h24Oxford4:23 PMWales$1001One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:39 PM3h15Oxford4:54 PMWales$1181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Wales:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Wales costing on average $128 (€107).
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Wales by train.
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