There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Par by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Partrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
6h 24m£87–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Aldates to Station Roadbus X40
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Polgrean Placebus 504
8h 37m£36–52Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Parcar 215.7 mi
4h 5m£53–77Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 15m£48–157
Oxford to Par by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Par is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Par is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Par. However, there are services departing from St Aldates and arriving at Polgrean Place via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Par. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Par via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Oxford and Par is 234 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Par without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Oxford to Par, including transfers.
Oxford to Par bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from St Aldates station.
Oxford to Par train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Par is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Par, England?
You can take a bus from Osney Island to Par via Market Place, Old Bus Station, Swindon, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Aldates to Polgrean Place via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from St Aldates to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Polgrean Place
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Par bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Station Road.
Oxford to Par train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Par is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Oxford to Par.
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