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Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The university’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$59
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$59
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 20
10
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Oxford will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Oxford without transferring at least once.
W34561 · W34876
W34561 · C48845 · C32960 · C00675
W34564 · C00675
Y41866 · C01238+
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G00867
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G00867
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G00874
C01238+
G00880
W34564 · C00675
W34561 · W34876Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $558 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Oxford:
A train is $0.54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $90.
A train is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (2h 17m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $54 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 Exeter to Oxford trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y41865+ G01065+ C42310 | On time 8:08 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h19 | 11:27 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y41865 · C42148 · W34875+ G01065 | On time 8:08 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h10 | 11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3 transfers | |
C42310+ G01065 | Delayed 9:18 AM 8:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h00 | 11:27 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
C42148 · W34875+ G01065 | Delayed 9:00 AM 8:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h51 | 11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42473 · W34558+ G00862 | On time 9:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h32 | 11:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34558+ G00862 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 11:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34484 · W34880+ G01068 | Delayed 10:00 AM 9:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h49 | 12:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42475 · W34563+ G00868 | On time 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h32 | 12:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34563+ G00868 | 10:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 12:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
C42150 · C42244+ G01070 | Delayed 11:00 AM 10:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h54 | 1:21 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80242 · C42314+ G00864 | 10:43 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h45 | 1:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42314+ G00864 | Delayed 11:13 AM 10:53 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h35 | 1:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34567+ G00873 | On time 11:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 1:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34494 · W34890+ G01072 | Delayed 12:00 PM 11:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h50 | 2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42476 · W34573+ G00881 | On time 11:43 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h55 | 2:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34573+ G00881 | On time 12:16 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 2:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34499 · W34895+ G01076 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h49 | 3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42318+ G01076 | Delayed 1:13 PM 12:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h57 | 3:24 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Y80255 · W34575+ G00886 | On time 12:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h55 | 3:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34575+ G00886 | On time 1:16 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 3:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
C42151 · W34899+ G01079 | Delayed 2:00 PM 1:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h50 | 4:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42478 · C42166+ G00889 | On time 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h56 | 4:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42166+ G00889 | On time 2:16 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 4:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
C42153 · W34904+ G01081 | Delayed 3:00 PM 2:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h50 | 5:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80267 · W34584+ G00896 | On time 2:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h56 | 5:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80273 · W34588+ G00903 | On time 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h06 | 6:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80280 · W34594+ G00910 | On time 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80283 · C42170+ G00919 | On time 5:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h55 | 8:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80285 · C42156 · W34919+ G00736 | On time 6:09 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h07 | 9:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 3 transfers | |
Y80288 · C42331 | On time 6:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h56 | 9:30 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
C42480 · W34529 · C47854 | On time 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h02 | 11:35 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C42480 · W34529 · C42251 | On time 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h26 | 11:59 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Exeter to Oxford run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 but you can travel from only $29 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
The university’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
World-famous museum of archaeology and anthropology with remarkable collections from ancient Egypt to Pacific cultures.
Britain’s oldest public museum displays global art and archaeology, including classical sculpture, paintings, and Egyptian antiquities.
Oxford’s historic main street is lined with colleges, churches, and grand facades, making it essential for first-time visitors.
A central square framed by the Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, and university buildings, offering one of Oxford’s defining views.
A peaceful riverside path popular for walking and punting views, giving a greener, more local side of Oxford.
A hearty Oxfordshire sausage made with pork and veal, often seasoned with lemon and herbs. It is a long-standing county specialty linked to local butchers.
A rustic Oxfordshire pie of seasoned pork, bacon, apples and cider. It reflects the county's farming traditions and classic English pub cooking.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Banbury, filled with currants, raisins and spice. It is one of Oxfordshire's best-known historic baked treats.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Historic riverside pub with a strong reputation for cask ales and classic British dishes in a traditional and atmospheric setting.
Historic covered market institution serving Oxford sausages, breakfasts and traditional British comfort food in a casual setting.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs. Transit is manageable, but central accommodation and tourist-area meals raise daily budgets.
Restaurants may add 10-12.5% service; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional, usually small change.
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Oxford Railway Station -> Oxford City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Oxford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Exeter to Oxford trains use the Exeter St Davids to Oxford station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford Parkway. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Oxford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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