The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Oxford
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Oxford will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
To travel from Cambridge to Oxford you need to make at least 2 changes.
Y30262+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08636
Y30258+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08351
Y30252+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08644
Y36852+
P07888+
P08444+
C23170
Y30243+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08635
Y30262+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08636
Y30252+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08644
Y30243+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08635
Y30258+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08351
Y30248+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08350Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 £35, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 106 km
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3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y30243+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08635 | On time 08:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 10:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y36852+ P07888+ P08444+ C23170 | On time 08:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h47 | 11:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
Y30248+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08350 | On time 08:37 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h40 | 11:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y30252+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08644 | On time 09:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 11:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y30258+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08351 | On time 09:37 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h40 | 12:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y30262+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08636 | On time 10:14 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h28 | 12:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Oxford
Trains from Cambridge to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Tube, South Western Railway from Cambridge to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Tube, South Western Railway trains will get you between Cambridge and Oxford from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Cambridge to Oxford: Journey Details
There is no direct connection between these two cities, instead, passengers wanting to get trains from Cambridge to Oxford will need to use connecting routes, the quickest of which involves going into London and changing onto a First Great Western service.
Taking the Train from Cambridge
The first leg of this journey involves taking the fast train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross. This service runs four times an hour during weekdays with a reduced frequency at the weekend and late at night. Typical journey times into London are just over an hour. On arrival at Kings Cross, passengers will need to then get to Paddington; this can be done either on the 205 bus (which stops outside each terminus) or the Hammersmith & City Line of the tube.
Getting into Oxford by Train
Once at Paddington, the journey is continued aboard the First Great Western (GWR) train to Oxford. This is also a very reliable and frequent service with six trains an hour at peak times. This leg will take about an hour. In total, the combined journey will take just less than three hours. Each of the University towns is served by adequate public transport links and there are taxi ranks available at each of the four stations used by this journey.
FAQs: Cambridge to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- 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: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
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