The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Oxford
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Oxford will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ashford for Oxford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ashford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 66 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ashford to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashford to Oxford trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:38 Ashford | 2h00 | 06:38 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:12 Ashford | 2h05 | 11:17 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Oxford
Trains from Ashford to Oxford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 22:16 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Ashford to Oxford trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Ashford and Oxford from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Ashford to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford to Oxford 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:25 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:55 - 16:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Near-level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Staines) via main entrance or side gate. Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via separate entrance from long footpath, and short ramp at approx 1:15 gradient. Step-free access between platforms is only via the street (approx 620m). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Woodthorpe Road - London Transport bus stops
- 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
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