The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to London City Airport
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for London City Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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 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 prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 94 km
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£24 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to London City Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to London City Airport trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:20 Oxford | 1h52 | 09:12 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Oxford | 1h46 | 09:31 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Oxford | 1h28 | 09:28 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Oxford | 2h25 | 10:29 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Oxford to London City Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to London City Airport
Trains from Oxford to London City Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 11:19. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 11:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry from Oxford to London City Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry trains will get you between Oxford and London City Airport from £15. 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
- 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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