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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€47
Fastest journey on Sep 21
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 21
15
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
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Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:59 AM2h15Oxford station (OXF)12:14 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)€221One-way2 transfers- W34867 · G150969:59 AM2h26Oxford station (OXF)12:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)€311One-way1 transfer
G01176+G150959:43 AM2h12Oxford station (OXF)11:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€311One-way1 transfer- G15120+W45472+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:32 AM2h12Oxford station (OXF)11:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€331One-way2 transfers
- W35367+W45491+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon12:32 PM2h12Oxford station (OXF)2:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)€331One-way2 transfers
- G01000+G150949:18 AM2h07Oxford station (OXF)11:25 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€471One-way1 transfer
- W35358 · G150938:47 AM2h08Oxford station (OXF)10:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way1 transfer
- G01009+G1510012:15 PM2h10Oxford station (OXF)2:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)€471One-way1 transfer
- G01176+G150959:43 AM2h12Oxford station (OXF)11:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€311One-way1 transfer
- G15120+W45472+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:32 AM2h12Oxford station (OXF)11:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€331One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m 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 Oxford to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport costing on average €52.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-28.00. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Oxford to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00664 · C33119 | On time 7:53 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h24 | 10:17 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C00664+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26291 | On time 7:53 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h24 | 10:17 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
 L38494+Tube from London Marylebone to London Victoria+ C82982 | On time 8:12 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 11:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35373 · C33121 | On time 9:02 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h15 | 11:17 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35373+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26087 | On time 9:02 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h34 | 11:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C33148 · C33122 | On time 9:31 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h22 | 11:53 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C33148+X07785+ C36842 | On time 9:31 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h42 | 12:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C00674 · C33123 | On time 9:54 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 12:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G01004+C33123 | On time 10:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h01 | 12:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35384 · C33124 | On time 10:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h25 | 12:53 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35384+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+C82990 | On time 10:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h32 | 1:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C00678 · C33125 | On time 10:56 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h21 | 1:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00678+W45811+C36860 | On time 10:56 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h28 | 1:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01007+C33125 | On time 11:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h01 | 1:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00696 · C33126 | On time 11:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h25 | 1:53 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00696+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+X06988 | On time 11:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h21 | 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C00696+W45748+G26092+C37820 | On time 11:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h36 | 2:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| C00696+W45748+C37820 | On time 11:28 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h42 | 2:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C02503 · C33127 | On time 11:56 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h21 | 2:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C02503+W45765+C37434 | On time 11:56 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h28 | 2:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01011+C33127 | On time 12:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h01 | 2:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C02504 · C33128 | On time 12:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h25 | 2:53 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C02504+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+X06987 | On time 12:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h21 | 2:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C02504+W45745+C37471+G26094 | On time 12:28 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h36 | 3:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| C33081 · C33129 | On time 12:56 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h22 | 3:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C33081+W45778+C36819 | On time 12:56 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h28 | 3:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01015+C33129 | On time 1:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h02 | 3:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 13:41. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 1:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways, Southern, Gatwick Express from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Oxford and London Gatwick Airport from €9. 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 Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
Most Oxford to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Oxford to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
Oxford train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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