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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

2 h 45 m

Average duration

2 h 51 m

Trains per day

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Oxford will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Oxford you need to make at least 2 changes.

Y36855+

G05080 · G04867

09:143h02

Brighton station (BTN)

12:16Oxford station (OXF)

£461One-way

2 changes

Y36846+

G05078+

C23171

08:142h56

Brighton station (BTN)

11:10Oxford station (OXF)

£561One-way

2 changes

Y36851+

G05079+

C23393

08:442h54

Brighton station (BTN)

11:38Oxford station (OXF)

£781One-way

2 changes

Y37014+

P06923+

G04867

09:282h48

Brighton station (BTN)

12:16Oxford station (OXF)

£831One-way

2 changes

Y37008+

P06909+

G05113

08:582h45

Brighton station (BTN)

11:43Oxford station (OXF)

£831One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£55 Average Price	£41 Average Price Cheapest
3h 40m average duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 49m average duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Oxford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 24 May

Last updated at 12:04

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y36846+G05078+C23171	On time 07:14 Brighton station (BTN)	2h56	10:10 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
Y37002+P07007+G04866	On time 07:28 Brighton station (BTN)	2h50	10:18 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
Y36851+G05079+C23393	On time 07:44 Brighton station (BTN)	2h54	10:38 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
Y37008+P06909+G05113	On time 07:58 Brighton station (BTN)	2h45	10:43 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
Y36855+G05080 · G04867	On time 08:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h02	11:16 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
Y37014+P06923+G04867	On time 08:28 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	11:16 Oxford station (OXF)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Oxford

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

128 km

Average train duration

3h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 44m

First train

04:12

Last train

20:39

Price information

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink and Southern trains Brighton to Oxford

Buy your official Great Western Rail, Thameslink and Southern train tickets to Oxford from Brighton from £14 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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 Brighton to Oxford with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £31

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.

Train information from Brighton to Oxford with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: £14
Thameslink frequency: 17 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Brighton to Oxford with Southern:

Average Duration: 3 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £44

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 train between Brighton and Oxford: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Chiltern Railways from Brighton to Oxford train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: £68

FAQs: Brighton to Oxford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Oxford.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Oxford can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Oxford is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Brighton to Oxford is 2 h 48 min to travel the 79 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Oxford leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Oxford leaves at 23: 42.

There are 7 trains a day from Brighton to Oxford which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern or Chiltern Railways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Brighton to Oxford train with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern or Chiltern Railways. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route from Brighton to Oxford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 42.

A trip to Oxford from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Brighton to Oxford is January.

You have options as you can travel between Brighton and Oxford 2 different ways: train or coach.