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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to London City Airport
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 6 m
Trains on 20 Sept
4
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to London City Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to London City Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 4 trains from Oxford to London City Airport, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
9:112h06Oxford11:17London City Airport£131One-way0 changes- 10:112h03Oxford12:14London City Airport£201One-way0 changes
8:302h18Oxford10:48London City Airport£281One-way0 changes- 8:021h55Oxford9:57London City Airport£421One-way0 changes
- 8:021h55Oxford9:57London City Airport£421One-way0 changes
- 10:112h03Oxford12:14London City Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 9:112h06Oxford11:17London City Airport£131One-way0 changes
- 8:302h18Oxford10:48London City Airport£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oxford to London City Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London City Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 94 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m 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 Oxford to London City Airport:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London City Airport costing on average £43.
Other travel options to London City Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 14m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 59m by car). Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Oxford to London City Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to London City Airport trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:32 Oxford | 1h59 | 9:31 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:57 Oxford | 2h04 | 10:01 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:45 Oxford | 1h57 | 10:42 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Oxford to London City Airport by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to London City Airport
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Trains from Oxford to London City Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 08:11. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 7:20 |
Last train 8:11 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford to London City Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford and London City Airport from £6. 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 London City Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to London City Airport 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 London City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and London City Airport
Most Oxford to London City Airport trains use the Oxford to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and London City Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
Oxford 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
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: 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.
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