The cheapest and fastest trains from Harlow to Oxford
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harlow to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harlow to Oxford will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harlow for Oxford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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 coach and train for Harlow to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 94 km
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£55 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Harlow to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Harlow to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:39 Harlow | 2h38 | 10:17 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harlow to Oxford
Trains from Harlow to Oxford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Harlow to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Harlow 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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FAQs: Harlow to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow 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 Harlow and Oxford
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- 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: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at 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
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