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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford for Merthyr Tydfil every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 146 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil
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Trains from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £126 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £126 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Merthyr Tydfil from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Rail
Cross Country
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FAQs: Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Merthyr Tydfil by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Merthyr Tydfil, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near the station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop outside the station
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