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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

92 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Birmingham to Oxford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.

C66017

09:331h05

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:38Oxford station (OXF)

£221One-way

0 changes

P11847

08:031h11

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

09:14Oxford station (OXF)

£251One-way

0 changes

P11851

09:031h14

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:17Oxford station (OXF)

£251One-way

0 changes

P11854

10:031h11

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:14Oxford station (OXF)

£381One-way

0 changes

C57629+

Y23564

10:151h48

Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)

12:03Oxford station (OXF)

£591One-way

1 change

Live departures

Birmingham to Oxford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 23:25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P11847	On time 07:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h11	08:14 Oxford station (OXF)	0 changesdirect
C57636+Y23563	On time 07:15 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	1h53	09:08 Oxford station (OXF)	1 change
P11851	On time 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h14	09:17 Oxford station (OXF)	0 changesdirect
C66017	On time 08:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h05	09:38 Oxford station (OXF)	0 changesdirect
P11854	On time 09:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h11	10:14 Oxford station (OXF)	0 changesdirect
C57629+Y23564	On time 09:15 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)	1h48	11:03 Oxford station (OXF)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to Oxford?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to Oxford is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to Oxford route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Oxford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to Oxford.

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from £27

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from £12

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Oxford

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham to Oxford run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Distance

92 km

Average train duration

1h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 2m

First train

05:45

Last train

22:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Train companies: CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Bus trains Birmingham to Oxford

CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Bus trains will get you between Birmingham and Oxford from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Birmingham to Oxford you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Oxford train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £17
CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day

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 from Birmingham to Oxford: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Train information from Birmingham to Oxford with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £50
Chiltern Railways frequency: 9 a day

Trains from Birmingham to Oxford

Trains from Birmingham to Oxford take an estimated one hour and ten minutes to complete the journey. CrossCountry runs the train service from Birmingham to Oxford. On this route, the departure station is Birmingham New Street while the arrival station is Oxford. The trains from Birmingham to Oxford are all direct. A traveller can book their ticket at any time of the day since there is a bus leaving Birmingham every hour. CrossCountry buses are available on every day of the week. The distance between the two cities is an estimated 72 miles.

FAQs: Birmingham to Oxford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Oxford 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 Birmingham to Oxford.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Oxford can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Oxford is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Oxford train time is 1 h 2 min covering the 57 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Oxford leaves at 05: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Oxford leaves at 23: 24.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Oxford without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There are 5 direct trains from Birmingham to Oxford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Birmingham to Oxford, you can count on CrossCountry or Chiltern Railways for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Birmingham to Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 24.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Oxford, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Oxford from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Oxford by train is February.

You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Oxford 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Oxford

Birmingham

Oxford

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Oxford.

Birmingham International Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00

Distance to city center

12 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.

Public transport options for Birmingham International

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Public transport options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.