First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 30 m
Trains on 03 Sept
29
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) you need to make at least 2 changes.
P02911+
W34929+
C38525
P02905+
W34918+
C38361
P66057+
C38317+
G15157
Y15441+
C38561+
P66202
W34923+
P66130+
C38441
P02911+
W34929+
C38525
P66154+
Y15440+
C38483
P66222+
Y15419+
C38356
P66107+
Y15439+
C38402
P66057+
C38317+
G15157Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 106 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF):
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Oxford station (OXF) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.46. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P66351+ C48259 · W34857 | 0:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h41 | 6:11 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66070+ Y15414+ C38377 | 5:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h47 | 8:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66070+ G14952+ G00851+ C38377 | 5:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h43 | 8:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P01069+ Y15414+ C38394 | 6:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 8:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66093+ C37231+ G00739 | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h48 | 9:13 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66105+ W34865+ C38475 | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 9:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66115+ G15030+ G00855+ C38503 | 6:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h48 | 9:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P02907+ Y15417+ C38534 | 7:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h34 | 9:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P02909+ G14989+ G00698+ C38563 | 7:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h50 | 10:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P66151+ G14991+ C38200 | 7:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h38 | 10:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66163+ W35065+ G00858+ C38226 | 7:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 10:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P66175+ Y15399+ C37299 | 8:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h34 | 10:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66187+ W34791+ G00701+ C37183 | 8:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h45 | 11:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P66199+ W34874+ C37315 | 8:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h37 | 11:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P66211+ G14957+ G00861+ C38339 | 8:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h43 | 11:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P66222+ Y15419+ C38356 | 9:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h31 | 11:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
P02914+ W34686+ G00706+ C38380 | 9:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h41 | 12:09 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
P66493+ W34913+ C38274 | 17:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h35 | 20:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 08:43. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 8:43 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

Most London Stansted Airport to Oxford station (OXF) trains use the London Paddington to Oxford station pair. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Oxford station (OXF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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.
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