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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Oxford
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Oxford will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carlisle for Oxford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 26 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 367 km
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Live departures
Carlisle to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Oxford trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:10 Carlisle | 5h05 | 13:15 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Oxford
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Trains from Carlisle to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 367 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 367 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 17:51 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Oxford trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Oxford from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Oxford
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
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