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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF)

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 11 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

102 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.

Fast trains

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) you need to make at least one change.

Great Western RailG05078+CrossCountryC23171
08:592h11
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:10Oxford station (OXF)
£421One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG05081+CrossCountryC23398
10:292h09
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:38Oxford station (OXF)
£421One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG05082 · G04868
10:592h17
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
13:16Oxford station (OXF)
£421One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG05079+CrossCountryC23393
09:292h09
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:38Oxford station (OXF)
£421One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG05080 · G04867
09:592h17
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:16Oxford station (OXF)
£421One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) 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 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 102 km

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£51

Average Price

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Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslinkY37184+tfl_railP07811+great_westernP08349
On time
08:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h10
10:16 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
thameslinkY36841+tfl_railP06782+great_westernP08275+cross_countryC23387
On time
08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h21
10:37 Oxford station (OXF)
3 changes
thameslinkY36997+tfl_railP06921+great_westernP08635
On time
08:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h06
10:42 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
great_westernP08608+cross_countryC23170
On time
09:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h10
11:10 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
thameslinkY37003+tfl_railP06937+great_westernP08350
On time
09:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h11
11:17 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
great_westernP08609+cross_countryC23392
On time
09:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
11:38 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
thameslinkY37009+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+great_westernP08644
On time
09:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h06
11:42 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
great_westernP08610 · P08351
On time
09:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h18
12:17 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
thameslinkY37015+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+great_westernP08351
On time
10:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h11
12:17 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
great_westernP08611+cross_countryC23397
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h09
12:38 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
great_westernP08612 · P08352
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h16
13:15 Oxford station (OXF)
1 change
thameslinkY37027+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+great_westernP08352
On time
11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h09
13:15 Oxford station (OXF)
2 changes
Saturday 22 November
great_western05:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h23
07:38 Oxford station (OXF)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 55m.

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
102 km
Average train duration
2h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
1h 55m
First train
03:20
Last train
22:22
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, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, first_great_western from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) trainsGreat Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, first_great_western trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Oxford station (OXF) from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£21
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Chiltern Railways

About
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 #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 36m
Cheapest Price
£40
Chiltern Railways frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
£81
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£77
first_great_western frequency
24 a day

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) 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 station (OXF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) is 102 km.
A day trip from Gatwick Airport to Oxford is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 55m. However, there are 9 train services available per day covering a distance of 102 km.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) covers a distance of 102 km and takes approximately 1h 55m. Trains run 9 per day.
To get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Oxford offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Initially, the route passes through the bustling outskirts of London, but as it progresses, passengers are treated to views of the picturesque English countryside, including rolling hills and quaint villages, particularly after changing trains at Reading.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) leaves at 3:20.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) departs at 22:22.
Booking trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF).
The cost of a train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £51.
There is no night train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF) is by coach, costing approximately £27.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF).
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Oxford station (OXF).

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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Oxford station (OXF)

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Oxford
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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