The cheapest and fastest trains from Kidlington to London
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kidlington to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kidlington to London will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Kidlington for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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 Kidlington to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kidlington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kidlington to London
Trains from Kidlington to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Kidlington to London trainsChiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Kidlington and London from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kidlington to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kidlington to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kidlington and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Step free access to footbridge and lifts to platforms. There is a long path sloping up from the ticket office to the footbridge and lifts.
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses do not serve Caledonian Road & Barnsbury. For eastbound buses towards Stratford, please take the rail replacement bus from Stop B at Highbury & Islington station in Holloway Road, For westbound buses towards Gospel Oak/Hampstead Heath, please take the rail replacement bus from Stop A at Highbury & Islington station in Holloway Road
- Metro: Caledonian Road underground station is a 10 minute walk. Exit station into Caledonian Road and turn right under railway bridge. Underground station is on the left hand side beyond Market Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Metro: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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