The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Stansted
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Stansted will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Oxford to Stansted you need to make at least 3 changes.
L23093+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42522 · LE679000
L23092+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42533 · LE679400
L23214+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42539 · LE679600
L23229+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42524 · LE679100
L23216+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42518 · LE678800
L23229+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42524 · LE679100
L23214+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42539 · LE679600
L23216+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42518 · LE678800
L23093+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42522 · LE679000
L23092+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
F42533 · LE679400Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Stansted 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 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 104 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L23214+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42539 · LE679600 | On time 08:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h13 | 11:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L23092+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42533 · LE679400 | On time 08:57 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h18 | 12:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
C72469+ L23178+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42205 | On time 09:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h29 | 12:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
L23229+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42524 · LE679100 | On time 09:48 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h12 | 13:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L23093+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42522 · LE679000 | On time 10:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h15 | 13:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L23216+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ F42518 · LE678800 | On time 10:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h13 | 13:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways or Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Stansted.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Stansted
Trains from Oxford to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Abellio Greater Anglia from Oxford to Stansted trainsGreat Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Oxford and Stansted from £18. 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Stansted
- 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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