Bristol to Oxford train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Bristol to Oxford you need to make at least one change.

Great Western RailG04721 · G04865
09:001h16
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:16Oxford station (OXF)
£351One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG04720 · G04864
08:001h16
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:16Oxford station (OXF)
£351One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG06815 · G05763
08:301h22
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:52Oxford station (OXF)
£351One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG06817 · G04866
10:001h18
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:18Oxford station (OXF)
£351One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG04722 · G05765
10:301h22
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:52Oxford station (OXF)
£351One-way
1 change

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

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1h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Live departures

Bristol to Oxford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 13:24
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernG04720 · G04864
On time
07:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h16
08:16 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernG06815 · G05763
On time
07:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h22
08:52 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernG04721 · G04865
On time
08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h16
09:16 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernG06816 · G05823
On time
08:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h21
09:51 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernG06817 · G04866
On time
09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h18
10:18 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernG04722 · G05765
On time
09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1h22
10:52 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bristol to Oxford?

The best time to book your train from Bristol to Oxford is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bristol to Oxford route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bristol 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 Bristol to Oxford.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Oxford

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Trains from Bristol to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
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 £27
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
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 £27

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Oxford

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Oxford
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Oxford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your journey to Oxford from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station

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