- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, known for major collections from ancient Egypt to modern art. A top cultural stop in the city center.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Oxford will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 38 trains that leave Bath for Oxford on Fri, May 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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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W34498 · W34894
G15062Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Oxford:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Oxford costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Oxford trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14894 · C01003 | On time 6:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 7:52 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14894 · G14990 | On time 6:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h33 | 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15058 | On time 7:29 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h03 | 8:32 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14896 · C01013 | On time 7:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 8:51 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14897 · W34865 | On time 8:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h05 | 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14898 · G15041 · G15362 | On time 8:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h14 | 9:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34472 · G14991 | On time 9:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h06 | 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15062 | Delayed 9:22 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h03 | 9:26 AM 9:26 AMOxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14899 · C01012 | On time 9:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h07 | 10:50 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34477+ G00861 | On time 10:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 11:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14900 · C47837 | On time 10:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 11:51 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14901+ G00866 | 11:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 12:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15066 | On time 11:31 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0h58 | 12:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14902 · C01006 | On time 11:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 12:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14903+ G00875 | On time 12:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 1:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34490 · C47840 | On time 12:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 1:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34493 · W34889 | On time 1:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h04 | 2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15070 | On time 1:28 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h01 | 2:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14904 · C01005 | On time 1:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 2:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34498 · W34894 | On time 2:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h03 | 3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14905 · C47841 | On time 2:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 3:51 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14906 · Y15428 | On time 3:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h29 | 4:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14906 · Y15427 | On time 3:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h04 | 4:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15074 | 3:30 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14907 · C00993 | On time 3:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 4:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14908 · G15206 | 4:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h10 | 5:23 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34510 · W35435 · C47845 | On time 4:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h35 | 6:18 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34510+ G00726 | On time 4:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 6:09 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34513 · C01015 | On time 5:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h34 | 6:47 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15078 | 5:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h00 | 6:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14909 · C01016 | On time 5:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h29 | 7:14 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14910 · C47847 | On time 6:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 7:22 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34519 · C47848 | On time 6:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h11 | 7:54 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14911 · G15157 | 7:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h31 | 8:44 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14911 · W34913 | 7:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h05 | 8:18 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15082 | 7:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h03 | 8:32 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34523 · C00994 | On time 7:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h12 | 8:55 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14912 · Y15439 | On time 8:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h29 | 9:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14912 · W34918 | On time 8:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h04 | 9:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14913 · W34923 | On time 9:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h04 | 10:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15086 | On time 9:23 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h04 | 10:27 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14914 · C47853 | On time 10:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h39 | 11:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34530 · W34932 | On time 11:05 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h34 | 12:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
W34456 · C00996 | 5:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h11 | 6:46 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14893 · G15359 | 6:02 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 7:24 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bath to Oxford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 1:06 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
The University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, known for major collections from ancient Egypt to modern art. A top cultural stop in the city center.
A distinctive anthropology and archaeology museum famous for densely displayed global collections and atmospheric Victorian cases. Especially popular with first-time visitors.
Oxford’s main natural history museum, celebrated for dinosaur skeletons, scientific specimens, and striking neo-Gothic architecture. A strong choice for families and science fans.
One of Oxford’s signature streets, lined with historic university buildings, bookshops, and classic views. A natural starting point for walking through the old center.
A compact historic square framed by the Radcliffe Camera, colleges, and church architecture. It offers one of the most recognizable city scenes.
One of Oxford’s grandest streets, admired for its elegant curve and concentration of university architecture. It remains a classic route for first-time visitors.
A historic Oxfordshire pork sausage, traditionally seasoned with herbs and spices. It is one of the city’s best-known local specialities.
A famous Oxfordshire pastry from nearby Banbury, filled with currants, spice and citrus peel. It is a classic regional sweet treat often found in Oxford.
A bitter orange marmalade long associated with Oxford breakfast tables, especially through historic local producers. It is a traditional local preserve.
A well-known restaurant by the river, noted for refined British cooking, seasonal menus and a classic Oxford dining experience.
A famous historic riverside pub outside central Oxford, known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a picturesque setting.
A long-established brasserie on Oxford High Street, popular for reliable European dishes, good breakfasts and a lively elegant atmosphere.
Oxford is pricey by UK standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though pubs and chains offer cheaper meals.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. No tip needed for pubs unless table service.
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