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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Oxford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
186 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Oxford will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea for Oxford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
08:273h25
Swansea11:52Oxford
£661One-way
0 changes
09:223h30
Swansea12:52Oxford
£671One-way
0 changes
02:464h06
Swansea06:52Oxford
£741One-way
0 changes
08:273h25
Swansea11:52Oxford
£661One-way
0 changes
09:223h30
Swansea12:52Oxford
£671One-way
0 changes
02:464h06
Swansea06:52Oxford
£741One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 186 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Oxford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08475 · P08173 · P08348 | On time 06:26 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h55 | 09:21 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| P08476 · P08349 | On time 06:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h22 | 10:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| P08476 · P08505 · P09457 | On time 06:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h02 | 09:56 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P08478+ C23387 | On time 07:43 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h54 | 10:37 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| P08478 · P08175 · P09458 | On time 07:43 Swansea station (SWA) | 2h41 | 10:24 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| P08479+C23392 | On time 08:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 3h17 | 11:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 01:06 |
Last train 23:07 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Oxford from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£65
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 51m
Cheapest Price
£164
first_great_western frequency
19 a day
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£149
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Oxford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Oxford.
Booking trains from Swansea to Oxford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Swansea to Oxford is 186 km.
To get from Swansea to Oxford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Oxford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £65.
The train journey from Swansea to Oxford covers a distance of 186 km and takes approximately 2h 52m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Swansea to Oxford leaves at 1:06.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Oxford is by coach, costing approximately £21.
The last train from Swansea to Oxford departs at 23:07.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Oxford is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Oxford station (OXF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Oxford.
Trains from Swansea to Oxford run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Oxford.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Oxford.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Oxford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Oxford
Swansea
Oxford
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Oxford.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your journey to Oxford from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
5 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Oxford Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
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