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Compare coach and train for Oxford to Spalding
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Spalding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 137 km
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£60 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Spalding
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Trains from Oxford to Spalding run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 3h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £35
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 06:59 |
Last train 22:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £35
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Oxford to Spalding trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Oxford and Spalding from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 36m
Cheapest Price
£63
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Oxford to Spalding train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Spalding 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 Spalding, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Oxford to Spalding is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 5m. Trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 137 km.
To fully explore Spalding, a visit of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient, allowing time to enjoy local attractions, such as the beautiful gardens and historic sites.
Booking trains from Oxford to Spalding in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Oxford to Spalding can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The train distance from Oxford to Spalding is 137 km.
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Spalding is by coach, costing approximately £35.
The train station in Oxford that goes to Spalding is Oxford station (OXF), and it arrives at Spalding station (SPA).
The train journey from Oxford to Spalding covers a distance of 137 km and takes approximately 3h 5m. Trains run 3 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford to Spalding.
The first train from Oxford to Spalding leaves at 6:59.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford to Spalding.
The last train from Oxford to Spalding departs at 22:59.
The train journey from Oxford to Spalding offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the Oxfordshire countryside, passing through picturesque landscapes and small towns before reaching the more agricultural and flat landscapes of Lincolnshire.
Trains from Oxford to Spalding run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Oxford to Spalding.
There is no night train service from Oxford to Spalding.
To get from Oxford to Spalding, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Spalding
Oxford
Spalding
The major train station for departures in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your trip from Oxford to Spalding.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
The major train station for arrivals in Spalding is Spalding. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Spalding for your journey to Spalding from Oxford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:30 Saturday 06:30 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge or with staff assistance via foot crossing to Sleaford bound platform (station is staffed mornings only). This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: MRIS 01795 680993
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 1 in the car park and the other on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Spalding
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station front at the bus stop next to the taxi rank.
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