Bristol to Oxford train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Oxford

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$49

Average price

$59

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

98 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Oxford will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bristol to Oxford without transferring at least once.

Great Western RailP08178 · P09460
10:30AM1h22
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:52AMOxford station (OXF)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08175 · P09458
09:00AM1h24
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:24AMOxford station (OXF)
$541One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08176 · P09524
09:30AM1h20
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:50AMOxford station (OXF)
$541One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08177+CrossCountryC23392
10:00AM1h38
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:38AMOxford station (OXF)
$661One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08173 · P08348
08:00AM1h21
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:21AMOxford station (OXF)
$661One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bristol to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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€40

Average price

€33

Average price

Cheapest

1h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Bristol to Oxford train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 3:27 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP08173 · P08348
On time
7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h21
8:21 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer
great_westernP08174 · P09457
On time
7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h26
8:56 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer
great_westernP08175 · P09458
On time
8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h24
9:24 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer
great_westernP08176 · P09524
On time
8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h20
9:50 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer
great_westernP08177+cross_countryC23392
On time
9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h38
10:38 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer
great_westernP08178 · P09460
On time
9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h22
10:52 AM Oxford station (OXF)
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bristol to Oxford?

The best time to book your train from Bristol to Oxford is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bristol to Oxford route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bristol to Oxford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Bristol to Oxford.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Oxford

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Trains from Bristol to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
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
Bus from $36 (€29)
Distance
60 miles (98 km)
Average train duration
1h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$47 (€38)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
00:10
Last train
23:57
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
Bus from $36 (€29)

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Bristol to Oxford trains

You can travel by train to Oxford from Bristol with Great Western Rail and first_great_western for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Bristol to Oxford train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: $19

FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Oxford

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Popular train stations from Bristol to Oxford

Bristol
Oxford
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Oxford.
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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 Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Oxford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station

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