The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Hatfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Hatfield will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oxford for Hatfield 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 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 Oxford to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Hatfield 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 36m. 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 £59.
Distance: 71 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Hatfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Hatfield trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:42 Oxford | 2h10 | 10:52 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 02:55 Oxford | 3h27 | 06:22 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:20 Oxford | 2h20 | 06:40 Hatfield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Hatfield
Trains from Oxford to Hatfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Oxford to Hatfield trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Oxford and Hatfield from £20. 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 Hatfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Hatfield 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 Hatfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Hatfield
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- 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. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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