The average train between Barry and Oxford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barry and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Oxford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Barry to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Oxford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Barry to Oxford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and Oxford is 145.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Oxford via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 21m.