There are 5 ways to get from Snowdonia to Oxford by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Crewe • 4 h 44 min
$158 - $291
Cheapest option
Bus • 11 h 21 min
$35 - $46
3 alternative options
Train Arriva Trains Wales • 7 h 45 min
$112 - $234
Train Arriva Trains Wales #2 • 8 h 57 min
$122 - $199
Drive • 3 h 33 min
$40 - $65
What companies run services between Snowdonia, Wales and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Snowdonia to Oxford via Bangor (Gwynedd), Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 4 h 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Snowdonia to Oxford via Gwastadnant, Cae Perthi, Llanberis, Maes Padarn, Llanberis, Interchange (Snowdon Mountain Railway Stn), Bangor, Bus Station (Bangor Bus Station), Bangor, Gwynedd, and Birmingham in around 11 h 21 min.

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $85
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Day Single
- $50 - $85
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $23 - $35
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $60
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90 - $150
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $55 - $85
- Anytime Day Single
- $90 - $150

- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $17 - $24
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $55
- First Anytime Day Single
- $55 - $85
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $11 - $16
- Anytime Day Single
- $23 - $35
- First Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $55
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $95
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $29 - $40
- Anytime Day Single
- $60 - $95
- First Anytime Day Single
- $100 - $150
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $45
- Anytime Day Single
- $65 - $100
- First Anytime Day Single
- $100 - $160

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $13 - $19
- Anytime Day Single
- $22 - $35

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $29 - $45
- Anytime Single
- $40 - $65
- Off-Peak Single
- $28 - $45
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Single
- $45 - $75
- Off-Peak Single
- $35 - $55

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bangor, Gwynedd to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $23
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $14
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Snowdonia to Oxford?
The distance between Snowdonia and Oxford is 242 km. The road distance is 317 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Snowdonia to Oxford?
The cheapest way to get from Snowdonia to Oxford is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 11 h 21 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Snowdonia to Oxford?
The quickest way to get from Snowdonia to Oxford is to drive which takes 3 h 33 min and costs £30 - £45.
Is there a direct bus between Snowdonia and Oxford?
No, there is no direct bus from Snowdonia to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Gwastadnant, Cae Perthi and arriving at Oxford via Llanberis, Interchange (Snowdon Mountain Railway Stn), Bangor, Gwynedd and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h 21 min.
How long does it take to get from Snowdonia to Oxford?
It takes approximately 4 h 44 min to get from Snowdonia to Oxford, including transfers.