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Chiltern RailwaysC57544
11:401h20
London Marylebone (MYB)
13:00Oxford station (OXF)
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12:401h19
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13:59Oxford station (OXF)
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London Marylebone (MYB)
13:28Oxford station (OXF)
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Trains to Oxford

With trains to Oxford arriving from English cities and towns such as Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Winchester, Reading, Bournemouth and London, travelling by train is a comfortable and stress-free way of visiting this historic university city. Trains passing through Oxford are managed by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways. Trains from London to Oxford's centrally located main station depart from London Paddington and have journey times of approximately one hour. Routes are either direct or require a transfer at Reading.

Which is the main train station in Oxford?

Oxford's main train station is located a short distance west of the city centre which takes a few minutes to reach either on foot or by local bus. The station has two platforms and a small concourse that contains a range of shops and cafes. Other facilities include a taxi rank, car parking, bicycle storage for over 1,000 bikes, ATMs, wifi and toilets.

Popular trains to and from Oxford

Popular trains to Oxford

London to Oxford train

from £10
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry
  • Tfl Rail
  • South Western Railway

Bath to Oxford train

from £12
Direct trains available
0h58 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • CrossCountry

Bristol to Oxford train

from £15
Direct trains available
1h09 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail

Manchester to Oxford train

from £30
Direct trains available
2h47 average duration
19trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast

Edinburgh to Oxford train

from £50
Direct trains available
5h47 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • LNER
  • CrossCountry
  • Lumo

Popular trains from Oxford

Oxford to Bath train

from £13
Direct trains available
0h55 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • CrossCountry

Oxford to London train

from £15
Direct trains available
0h50 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry
  • Tfl Rail

Oxford to Liverpool train

from £22
Direct trains available
3h02 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Chiltern Railways

Oxford to Cambridge train

from £39
Direct trains available
2h27 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • Great Northern
  • Thameslink
  • Abellio Greater Anglia
  • Chiltern Railways

Oxford to Edinburgh train

from £66
Direct trains available
5h40 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • LNER
  • CrossCountry
  • Lumo
  • TransPennine Express
  • Caledonian Sleeper

Which train companies offer trains to Oxford?

Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry all operate trains to Oxford with Great Western Railway providing the route from London Paddington to Oxford's main train station. Journey time on the London route is approximately one hour, a few minutes longer when a connection is required at Reading.

Why travel by train to Oxford?

There is no commercial airport at Oxford and while travelling by train to the city from London is comparable in price to making the journey by coach, it is much quicker. All London departures to Oxford's city centre station are from London Paddington and carriages are comfortable with onboard catering, wifi, toilets, luggage space and power outlets.

Before you travel to Oxford by train - good to know!

Oxford is close enough to London for an enjoyable day trip but to get a real flavour of the city and fully explore its attractions, it is better to spend a few days here. Oxford is intersected by rivers and canals and dotted with the honey-coloured stone buildings of its university, famous around the world. Many of the medieval college buildings are open to the public. One of the most instantly recognisable, certainly to Harry Potter fans, is Christ Church with its beautiful gardens and grounds. Other highlights include the Pitt Rivers and Ashmolean Museums, the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library and the quaint Alice in Wonderland shop.

Train providers: Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry trains to Oxford

Find the best trip to Oxford with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry. Comparing timetables and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel operators on Omio.

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 stations in Oxford

Oxford
The major train station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford Parkway for your journey to Oxford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Within the station building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transport options for Oxford
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Oxford, Magdalen Road
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