The cheapest and fastest trains from Barking to Oxford
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barking to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barking to Oxford will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 3 trains that leave Barking for Oxford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.






Live departures
Barking to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Barking to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:14 Barking | 2h29 | 06:43 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:15 Barking | 2h28 | 06:43 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:09 Barking | 2h07 | 07:16 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barking to Oxford
Trains from Barking to Oxford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Barking to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Barking and Oxford from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barking to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking 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 Barking and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
- 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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