The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF)
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
It's difficult to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) without transferring at least once.
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+
L378759:34 AM1h54London Waterloo (WAT)11:28 AMOxford station (OXF)$111One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+
L3806510:34 AM1h54London Waterloo (WAT)12:28 PMOxford station (OXF)$111One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+
C297519:08 AM1h52London Waterloo (WAT)11:00 AMOxford station (OXF)$151One-way1 transfer
Y15412+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:11 AM1h32London Waterloo (WAT)7:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$181One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+
W348749:47 AM1h31London Waterloo (WAT)11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)$181One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+
Y1541910:17 AM1h25London Waterloo (WAT)11:42 AMOxford station (OXF)$401One-way1 transfer
Y15399+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:16 AM1h27London Waterloo (WAT)10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$181One-way1 transfer
Y15417+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:15 AM1h28London Waterloo (WAT)9:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$611One-way1 transfer
Y15414+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:14 AM1h28London Waterloo (WAT)8:42 AMOxford station (OXF)$181One-way1 transfer
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+
W348749:47 AM1h31London Waterloo (WAT)11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)$181One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF):
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Oxford station (OXF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 25m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $72 (€58)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ C29757 | On time 6:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 8:10 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ Y15412 | On time 6:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 7:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ C29756 | On time 6:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 8:37 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ G14990 | On time 6:39 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h37 | 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W35061+ G00851 | On time 6:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h48 | 8:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37409 | On time 7:07 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h46 | 8:53 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W35093+ G00855 | On time 8:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h36 | 9:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
L37628+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone | Delayed 7:39 AM 8:07 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h50 | 9:57 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Y15417+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 7:51 AM 8:15 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h28 | 9:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37338 | On time 8:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 10:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G00698+ W35106+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 8:44 AM 8:35 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 10:10 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ G14991 | On time 8:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G00858+ W34788+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 9:15 AM 8:58 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h41 | 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
C29751+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone | Delayed 8:40 AM 9:08 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h52 | 11:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ Y15399 | On time 9:16 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h27 | 10:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37875 | On time 9:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 11:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W35111+ G00701 | On time 9:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 11:10 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34874 | On time 9:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ G14979+ G00861 | On time 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h38 | 11:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
L37936+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone | Delayed 9:40 AM 10:08 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h50 | 11:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ Y15419 | On time 10:17 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h25 | 11:42 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W35115+ G00706+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 10:12 AM 10:36 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 12:09 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
W34879+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | Delayed 10:23 AM 10:47 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 12:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W35069+ G00866 | On time 10:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h42 | 12:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ Y15402 | On time 11:16 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h26 | 12:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37676 | On time 11:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 1:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34624+ G00710 | On time 11:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 1:09 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34884 | On time 11:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h28 | 1:15 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ G14984+ G00875 | On time 11:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h39 | 1:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37605 | On time 12:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h51 | 1:59 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ Y15421 | On time 12:16 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h26 | 1:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Marylebone+ L37674 | On time 12:34 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 2:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 8:29 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) trainsChiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Oxford station (OXF) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF) 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 station (OXF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Oxford station (OXF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station


