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Cheap train tickets from Oxford to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Cheapest

$15

Average

$17

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

Cheapest

11:49AM1h26

Oxford station (OXF)

01:15PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

$151One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:19AM1h20

Oxford station (OXF)

12:39PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

$151One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:49AM1h27

Oxford station (OXF)

12:16PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

$151One-way

0 transfers

09:49AM1h28

Oxford station (OXF)

11:17AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

$191One-way

0 transfers

12:19PM1h20

Oxford station (OXF)

01:39PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

$221One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Oxford to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17

Chiltern Railways

C39125

08:02AM1h32

Oxford station (OXF)

09:34AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Chiltern Railways

C39126

08:20AM1h20

Oxford station (OXF)

09:40AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Chiltern Railways

C39129

08:45AM1h14

Oxford station (OXF)

09:59AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44688

08:46AM0h53

Oxford station (OXF)

09:39AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44842

09:00AM0h54

Oxford station (OXF)

09:54AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G45546

09:04AM1h02

Oxford station (OXF)

10:06AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Great Western Railway

C48435

09:16AM0h58

Oxford station (OXF)

10:14AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Great Western Railway

G44747

09:32AM0h51

Oxford station (OXF)

10:23AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G45499

09:34AM1h10

Oxford station (OXF)

10:44AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Chiltern Railways

C39133

09:49AM1h28

Oxford station (OXF)

11:17AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44936

09:59AM0h53

Oxford station (OXF)

10:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

C79557

10:19AM1h03

Oxford station (OXF)

11:22AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Great Western Railway

G44839

10:29AM0h55

Oxford station (OXF)

11:24AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Chiltern Railways

C39137

10:49AM1h27

Oxford station (OXF)

12:16PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44750

11:00AM0h52

Oxford station (OXF)

11:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G45033

11:04AM1h05

Oxford station (OXF)

12:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Great Western Railway

C79558

11:16AM1h03

Oxford station (OXF)

12:19PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Chiltern Railways

C39139

11:19AM1h20

Oxford station (OXF)

12:39PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44854

11:32AM0h51

Oxford station (OXF)

12:23PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Chiltern Railways

C39141

11:49AM1h26

Oxford station (OXF)

01:15PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44884

12:00PM0h54

Oxford station (OXF)

12:54PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G43894

12:04PM1h05

Oxford station (OXF)

01:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Cross Country

C79563

12:15PM0h54

Oxford station (OXF)

01:09PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Chiltern Railways

C39144

12:19PM1h20

Oxford station (OXF)

01:39PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Oxford to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

51 m

Average

1 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

83 km

Of the 24 trains that leave Oxford for London every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:32AM0h51

Oxford station (OXF)

12:23PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$481One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:32AM0h51

Oxford station (OXF)

10:23AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$481One-way

0 transfers

11:00AM0h52

Oxford station (OXF)

11:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$391One-way

0 transfers

08:46AM0h53

Oxford station (OXF)

09:39AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$601One-way

0 transfers

09:59AM0h53

Oxford station (OXF)

10:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$391One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Oxford to London

Distance	51 miles (82 km)
Average train duration	49 min
Average train ticket price	$44 (€37)
Train frequency	22 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day
Train companies	Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Oxford to London cover the 51 miles (82 km) long trip taking on average 49 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 22 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $44 (€37), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Oxford and arrive in London Paddington.

Train providers: Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry from Oxford to London trains

Travel to London from Oxford from $9 (€7) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Oxford to London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Oxford to London train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $32
CrossCountry frequency: 6 a day

Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.

Tfl Rail from Oxford to London train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: $35

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Oxford to London with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 51 min
Cheapest Price: $9

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train between Oxford and London: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Oxford to London train information with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $18

Train tickets from Oxford to London: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	9 €
2 weeks earlier	7 €	29.%
3 weeks earlier	7 €	29.%
1 month before	6 €	50%
2 months earlier	7 €	29.%
3 months earlier	6 €	50%

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By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 50%.
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FAQs: Trains from Oxford to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Oxford to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to London.

Cheap train tickets from Oxford to London can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oxford to London is $44 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Oxford to London is 49 min to travel the 51 mile (82 km) long journey, with around there are 22 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Oxford to London leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Oxford to London leaves at 10: 15 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oxford to London without having to change trains with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western. There are 17 direct trains from Oxford to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Oxford to London train with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Oxford and London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 15 PM.

When departing from Oxford, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Oxford and Oxford Parkway. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in train stations like London Paddington and London Marylebone.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Oxford, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Oxford is worth doing with a journey time of 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Oxford to London is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London from Oxford including taking a train or bus.

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