The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford for Bowness-on-Windermere every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 14 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.
7:405h14Oxford12:54Bowness-on-Windermere£751One-way0 changes
7:405h14Oxford12:54Bowness-on-Windermere£751One-way0 changes
Live departures
Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 Oxford | 5h14 | 12:54 Bowness-on-Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere
Trains from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:42, the last at 17:17. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 6:42 |
Last train 17:17 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Oxford and Bowness-on-Windermere from £75. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Bowness-on-Windermere 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 Bowness-on-Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Bowness-on-Windermere
- 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
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