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Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to European painting. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leamington Spa to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leamington Spa to Oxford will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leamington Spa for Oxford on Mon, Jun 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 08 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 08 the slowest trains will take 40 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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G01176Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leamington Spa to Oxford:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leamington Spa to Oxford costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
The journey is about 25m faster (41m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $0.99 (€0.81) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $18 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leamington Spa to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00995 | 6:38 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 0h36 | 7:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00775+ L37822 | 6:47 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 1h10 | 7:57 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G00997 | 7:39 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 0h35 | 8:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01173 | 8:03 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 0h36 | 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01000 | 8:38 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 0h37 | 9:15 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01176 | 9:01 AM Leamington Spa station (LMS) | 0h40 | 9:41 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leamington Spa to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to European painting. A top cultural stop in the city.
A distinctive anthropology and archaeology museum celebrated for densely displayed objects from around the world. Its atmospheric interior makes it one of Oxford’s most memorable visits.
A major natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, scientific specimens, and a striking neo-Gothic hall. Popular with both families and architecture lovers.
Oxford’s most famous street, lined with historic college buildings, churches, and classic views. Ideal for a first walk through the city centre.
One of Oxford’s signature urban spaces, surrounded by the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian buildings, and college architecture. A prime photography location.
A scenic open space with classic views of college buildings, the river, and meadows. One of Oxford’s most photogenic walking areas.
A historic Oxford speciality: richly seasoned pork sausages, traditionally flavoured with herbs and spices, long associated with the city and its pubs.
A regional Oxfordshire pastry from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and dried fruit. It is a classic local sweet treat tied to the county’s baking tradition.
A hearty Oxford institution popularised by historic local dining rooms: slow-cooked beef in rich gravy with dumplings, ideal for traditional English comfort food.
A famous historic pub with a garden by the river, offering classic pub food and a relaxed Oxfordshire countryside feel close to the city.
A long-established fine dining restaurant by the river, respected for refined British cooking and a calm, romantic setting.
A well-known riverside pub outside central Oxford, popular for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a scenic traditional atmosphere.
Oxford is pricey by UK standards, driven by high accommodation costs and busy tourist areas, though pubs, chains, and supermarkets help keep food spending manageable.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, tip about 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes; not expected in pubs unless table service.
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