The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Saltaire
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Saltaire is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Saltaire will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Of the 4 trains that leave Oxford for Saltaire every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 235 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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 train and coach for Oxford to Saltaire
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Saltaire among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 235 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£92 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Saltaire train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Saltaire trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Oxford | 4h44 | 20:44 Saltaire | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 06:30 Oxford | 6h00 | 12:30 Saltaire | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:54 Oxford | 5h36 | 12:30 Saltaire | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Oxford | 5h18 | 12:30 Saltaire | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:56 Oxford | 5h31 | 15:27 Saltaire | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Saltaire
Trains from Oxford to Saltaire run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Oxford to Saltaire trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Saltaire from £51. 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 Saltaire train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Saltaire 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 Saltaire, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Saltaire
- 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.
- Car Park: On-street Parking
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Ramped access to both platform 1 and 2 via road bridge, though road is cobbled. High camber between platform and train
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts cards only (due to vandalism)
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stop (25851) on Caroline Street a short walk from the station.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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