The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Oxford
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Oxford will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Luton to Oxford you need to make at least 2 changes.
X56733+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
Y154369:132h32Luton station (LUT)11:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
C22685+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
Y154336:502h55Luton station (LUT)9:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
C22663+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
W348717:202h55Luton station (LUT)10:15Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
X56729+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C0084810:132h32Luton station (LUT)12:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
C22666+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C008498:002h45Luton station (LUT)10:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
C04214+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C0016414:252h20Luton station (LUT)16:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
C21856+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
W3488610:582h20Luton station (LUT)13:18Oxford station (OXF)£611One-way2 changes
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
Y15445+
C0421815:252h20Luton station (LUT)17:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C33203+
C0423718:252h20Luton station (LUT)20:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
C00812+
C0422516:252h20Luton station (LUT)18:45Oxford station (OXF)£401One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 59 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Oxford trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04281+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ C42252 · GW006700 | 21:26 Luton station (LUT) | 2h59 | 0:25 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C04282+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W34753 · GW108300 | 21:57 Luton station (LUT) | 3h13 | 1:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
C22665+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+ L38468 | 6:20 Luton station (LUT) | 3h19 | 9:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C22685+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ Y15433 | 6:50 Luton station (LUT) | 2h55 | 9:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C22685+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ C50048_W35439+ G00857 | 6:50 Luton station (LUT) | 2h48 | 9:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C22663+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W34871 | 7:20 Luton station (LUT) | 2h55 | 10:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C22664+ C01228+ G00860+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 7:54 Luton station (LUT) | 2h44 | 10:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C22666+ C00849+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:00 Luton station (LUT) | 2h45 | 10:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56735+ W34876+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:39 Luton station (LUT) | 2h40 | 11:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56677+ C33026+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ G00863 | 8:52 Luton station (LUT) | 2h46 | 11:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
X56733+ Y15436+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 9:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h32 | 11:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C21881+ C33062+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 9:53 Luton station (LUT) | 2h25 | 12:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56729+ C00848+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 10:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h32 | 12:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C21856+ W34886+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 10:58 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 13:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56725+ C00168+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:13 Luton station (LUT) | 2h32 | 13:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56667+ W34812+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ G00711 | 11:22 Luton station (LUT) | 2h45 | 14:07 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
X56723+ C33064+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h35 | 14:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56665+ W34700+ G00880+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:52 Luton station (LUT) | 2h46 | 14:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C04205+ C00835+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 14:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56719+ C33066+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:43 Luton station (LUT) | 2h35 | 15:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
X56661+ C33028+ G00885+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:52 Luton station (LUT) | 2h47 | 15:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C04207+ Y15443+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 13:17 Luton station (LUT) | 2h28 | 15:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04210+ C33067+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 13:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 16:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04214+ C00164+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 14:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 16:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04217+ C33069+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 14:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 17:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04218+ Y15445+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 15:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 17:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04223+ C33070+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 15:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 18:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04225+ C00812+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 16:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 18:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04228+ W34911+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 16:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 19:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04230+ C00836+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 17:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h21 | 19:46 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04233+ C33073+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 17:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 20:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04237+ C33203+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 18:25 Luton station (LUT) | 2h20 | 20:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
C04240+ W34920+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 18:55 Luton station (LUT) | 2h23 | 21:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Oxford
Trains from Luton to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Oxford trainsGreat Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Oxford from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
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