Bristol to Oxford train with Great Western Rail
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Oxford
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Oxford will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Bristol to Oxford you need to make at least one change.
G04721 · G04865G04720 · G04864G06815 · G05763G06817 · G04866G04722 · G05765G04721 · G04865G04720 · G04864G06817 · G04866G06816 · G05823G06815 · G05763
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 98 km
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£36 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Oxford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G04720 · G04864 | On time 07:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h16 | 08:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| G06815 · G05763 | On time 07:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 08:52 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| G04721 · G04865 | On time 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h16 | 09:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| G06816 · G05823 | On time 08:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 09:51 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| G06817 · G04866 | On time 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 10:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
| G04722 · G05765 | On time 09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 10:52 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Bristol to Oxford
Travel between Bristol and Oxford from £14 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
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.
Train information from Bristol to Oxford with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 1 h 14 min
- Cheapest Price: £14
Trains from Bristol to Oxford
Passengers looking to get from Bristol to Oxford have plenty of options, with services running regularly from 04:50 a.m until 11:36 p.m. There are at least four services per hour between these times. All trains leave from Bristol Temple Meads and require a change at either Swindon or Didcot Parkway, before arriving at Oxford station. Journey times range from 1 hour and 21 minutes to 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Taking the Train from Bristol
Trains from Bristol to Oxford will depart from Bristol Temple Meads. Temple Meads is a couple of kilometres to the south-east of the city centre and the University district, but is well connected via local buses. Catch bus number 8 if you are coming from Clifton, or bus number 9 if you are travelling from Kingsdown. The A1 bus service also directly links Temple Meads with Bristol International Airport, for anyone transferring from a flight. Buses run until quite late, so should be convenient for all train departure times, but very early travellers may want to book a minibus or taxi.
Getting into Oxford by Train
Oxford is one of the UK's most beautiful cities. Famous for its seats of learning, the city is filled with ancient colleges and libraries that visitors can wander around. Tour the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum, climb the stairs of University Church for breath-taking views, or take a trip to nearby Blenheim Palace. Trains from Bristol to Oxford get into the city's main station. Local buses depart from just outside, and will take visitors straight to the city centre, while rickshaw tours are also available with expert guides.
FAQs: Bristol to Oxford train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Oxford
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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