Bath to Oxford train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Oxford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£12

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£29

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

58 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

1 h

Trains on 17 Sept

35

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bath to Oxford will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

On Thu 17 Sept, we found 35 trains from Bath to Oxford, including 7 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG14912 · Y15439
    20:131h29
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    21:42Oxford station (OXF)
    £121One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15082
    19:291h03
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    20:32Oxford station (OXF)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15070
    13:281h01
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    14:29Oxford station (OXF)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15074
    15:301h00
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    16:30Oxford station (OXF)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15066
    11:310h58
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    12:29Oxford station (OXF)
    £211One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bath to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £51.

Distance: 87 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£51

Average Price

£18

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 1m

Average total duration

2h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Oxford is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Oxford:

A train is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bath to Oxford costing on average £51.

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath and Oxford including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 42m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bath to Oxford train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to Oxford trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14914 · C47853
On time
22:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h39
23:52 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34530 · W34932
On time
23:05 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h34
0:39 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
Thursday 17 September
Great Western RailwayW34456 · C009965:35 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h11
6:46 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14893 · G153596:02 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h22
7:24 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14894 · C010036:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
7:52 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG150587:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h03
8:32 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14896 · C010137:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h08
8:51 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14897 · W348658:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h05
9:18 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14898 · G15041 · G153628:44 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h14
9:58 Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34472 · G149919:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h06
10:19 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG150629:22 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h04
10:26 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14899 · C010129:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h07
10:50 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14900 · C4783710:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h08
11:51 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1506611:31 Bath Spa (BTH)
0h58
12:29 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14902 · C0100611:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
12:52 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34490 · C4784012:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
13:52 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34493 · W3488913:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h04
14:17 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1507013:28 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h01
14:29 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14904 · C0100513:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
14:52 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34498 · W3489414:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h03
15:16 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14905 · C4784114:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h08
15:51 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14906 · Y1542715:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h04
16:17 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1507415:30 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h00
16:30 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14907 · C0099315:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
16:52 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14907 · W3490315:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h33
17:16 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14908 · G1520616:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h10
17:23 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34510 · W35435 · C4784516:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h35
18:18 Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34510+CrossCountryG0072616:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h26
18:09 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1507817:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h00
18:29 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14909 · C0101617:45 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h29
19:14 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14910 · C4784718:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h09
19:22 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34519 · C4784818:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h11
19:54 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14911 · W3491319:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h05
20:18 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1508219:29 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h03
20:32 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34523 · C0099419:43 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h12
20:55 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14912 · Y1543920:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h29
21:42 Oxford station (OXF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14912 · W3491820:13 Bath Spa (BTH)
1h04
21:17 Oxford station (OXF)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Oxford

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Trains from Bath to Oxford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 57m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
87 km
Average train duration
59m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
57m
First train
1:06
Last train
23:28
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bath to Oxford trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bath and Oxford from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
57m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£9
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£67
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

Complete guide to Oxford

Things to do in Oxford

Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.

  • Must visit

Ashmolean Museum

Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.

  • Must visit

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

A fascinating natural history museum known for dinosaur skeletons, minerals and a dramatic neo-Gothic hall. Great for families and curious adults alike.

  • Must visit

Pitt Rivers Museum

A compact museum exploring world cultures through objects from many regions. Thoughtful displays make it a rewarding stop beside the natural history museum.

Pound sterling (£)

Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though buses and casual eats are manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.

FAQs: Bath to Oxford train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bath to Oxford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Bath to Oxford covers a distance of 87 km and takes approximately 57m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Bath to Oxford is 87 km.
The first train from Bath to Oxford leaves at 1:06.
The last train from Bath to Oxford departs at 23:28.
Trains from Bath to Oxford run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath to Oxford.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bath and Oxford. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from Bath to Oxford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bath to Oxford.
The train station in Bath that goes to Oxford is Bath Spa (BTH), and it arrives at Oxford station (OXF).
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Oxford is by train, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Bath to Oxford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bath to Oxford offers a pleasant and picturesque experience, with views of the rolling countryside, historic architecture, and scenic landscapes typical of the English countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Bath to Oxford is feasible. The journey takes 57m each way, covering a distance of 87 km. There are 7 trips per day by train.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries. Tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive collection of art and archaeology. Enjoy the diverse plant collections at the Oxford Botanic Garden, the oldest in the UK. Explore the Covered Market to browse local shops and eateries. Climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Don't miss the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College for their stunning architecture and historical significance.
To fully experience Oxford, including its historic university, museums, and picturesque streets, a 2 to 3-day visit is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath to Oxford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Oxford

Most Bath to Oxford trains use the Bath Spa to Oxford station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford Parkway. Use this guide to compare Bath and Oxford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bath
Arrival train stations in Oxford
Bath SpaDorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SU, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre

Bus13 · 20m · £4 · every ~9 min

Bath Spa train station facilities and services

Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.

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