Train from London to Oxford
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Fastest train times from London to Oxford
Fastest Journey
58 m
Average
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
83 km
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from London to Oxford
 | Distance | 51 miles (82 km) |
 | Average train duration | 53 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $7 (€7) |
 | Train frequency | 61 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 32 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways or First Great Western Service |
Trains from London to Oxford cover the 51 miles (82 km) long journey taking on average 53 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 61 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $7 (€7), but the average price of train tickets is $7 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Oxford.
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry from London to Oxford trains
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Looking for trains from London to Oxford? Great Western Rail is one of the best companies to travel with on the 51 miles (82 km) journey from London to Oxford. As an official travel partner of Great Western Rail, Omio quickly shows you the latest Great Western Rail train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest London to Oxford routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Great Western Rail train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains between London and Oxford, you can quickly see if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your London - Oxford train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Great Western Rail!
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Trains from London to Oxford
Whether it's for business, pleasure, or something else entirely, travellers can get from London to Oxford via train easily. Early or late risers can expect to find a train to Oxford every 10 minutes, which is excellent for those commuting to work. The mid-morning, lunch, early afternoon, and late evening trains leave every 30 minutes. The journey from London to Oxford is a leisurely one, and on average, takes just over an hour.
London to Oxford train times: Daily departures
There are frequent daily trains from London to Oxford with the first train leaving at around 6:10 a.m and the last train at about 11:10 p.m. For morning commuters travelling to Oxford for work or early appointments, 17 trains leave between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. After the morning rush, trains from London to Oxford usually leave every 30 minutes, so the wait is never very long.
How long is the journey by train from London to Oxford?
Typically, trains from London to Oxford take between 49 minutes to just over an hour. Most trains from London to Oxford travel directly. However, some trips require a change roughly halfway through the journey, at Didcot Parkway station or Reading station.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Oxford?
Departure train station: Getting to either London Marylebone station or London Paddington station is easy. Typically. the easiest option is the Tube. Marylebone and Paddington Tube stations are a short walk from Marylebone and Paddington stations. Buses and taxis are also good options. From central London, it will take roughly 30 minutes via public transport to get to either Marylebone station (2.5 miles) or London Paddington station (3.1 miles).
Arrival train station: When arriving at Oxford station or Oxford Parkway station, there are numerous options for the journey onwards. From Oxford Parkway station, the 250 bus takes 10 minutes to arrive at the city centre (4.9 miles). Oxford station is just a 10-minute (900 metre) walk from the city centre.
Which train companies travel from London to Oxford?
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, and Chiltern Railways all travel from London to Oxford.
Great Western Railway London to Oxford
Great Western Railway (GWR) trains from London to Oxford leave daily from 5:45 a.m. to 11:39 p.m. On weekdays, there are up to 168 trains travelling from London to Oxford, with a train every 15 minutes. The journey usually takes just over an hour and the fastest train takes only 48 minutes. The 52-mile route has both direct and non-direct trains. With GWR, it's possible to purchase cheaper tickets by using a railcard, booking in advance, travelling at off-peak times, or buying a GroupSave train ticket.
CrossCountry London to Oxford
CrossCountry services run frequently from London to Oxford, with the first train leaving at around 6:30 a.m. and the last one departing at about 1:00 am. CrossCountry trains to Oxford from London depart every 10 to 30 minutes, with both direct and non-direct services. CrossCountry offers many money-saving options through its railcard, group day tickets, and off-peak tickets.
Chiltern Railways London to Oxford
Chiltern Railways services from London to Oxford begin at around 6:40 a.m. and run till 1:00 a.m. The trains take an average just over an hour, with the quickest service taking 52 minutes. The trains typically depart more frequently at peak times (morning and later afternoon), but usually, there's at least one train every 30 minutes. Cost-saving options are available with advance booking or and off-peak travel.
London to Oxford trains: Services on board
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, and Chiltern Railways offer many excellent services onboard, including WiFi and beverage services. All three train lines have reserved wheelchair zones. Passengers who require extra assistance while travelling are encouraged to call ahead or speak to ticket staff at the station. Passengers are allowed to bring no more than three pieces of luggage and should check the specific measurements before travelling. Travelling with bikes is permitted; however, restrictions apply during peak times.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Oxford
Booking ahead, using railcards, being flexible with travel dates and times, as well as choosing a slower journey are just some ways to find cheap train tickets when travelling from London to Oxford.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Oxford
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria and arriving in Oxford.
Passengers board their train most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Oxford and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the train station to the city center in Oxford.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: 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).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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