Oxford to Stansted train with Great Western Railway

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Cheap train tickets from Oxford to Stansted

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£71

Average

£71

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.

08:322h25

Oxford

10:57Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

08:342h37

Oxford

11:11Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

14:032h27

Oxford

16:30Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

08:162h28

Oxford

10:44Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

08:592h28

Oxford

11:27Stansted

£721One-way

0 changes

Oxford to Stansted train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	08:34 Oxford	2h37	11:11 Stansted	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	08:32 Oxford	2h25	10:57 Stansted	0 changesDirect
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia	14:03 Oxford	2h27	16:30 Stansted	0 changesDirect
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia	08:16 Oxford	2h28	10:44 Stansted	0 changesDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway	06:04 Oxford	2h42	08:46 Stansted	0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Oxford to Stansted?

The best time to book your train from Oxford to Stansted is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Oxford to Stansted route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Oxford to Stansted per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Oxford to Stansted.

Trains

from £29

Coaches

from £20

Train times from Oxford to Stansted

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 25 m

Average

2 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

104 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Oxford for Stansted every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:322h25

Oxford

10:57Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

14:032h27

Oxford

16:30Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

08:162h28

Oxford

10:44Stansted

£711One-way

0 changes

08:592h28

Oxford

11:27Stansted

£721One-way

0 changes

16:002h30

Oxford

18:30Stansted

£721One-way

0 changes

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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 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

104 km

Average train duration

3h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 23m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:36

Price information

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia and Chiltern Railways trains Oxford to Stansted

Find the best trains between Oxford and Stansted with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia and Chiltern Railways from £16. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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.

Great Western Rail from Oxford to Stansted train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £16

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Abellio Greater Anglia from Oxford to Stansted train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £25

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains from Oxford to Stansted. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Train information from Oxford to Stansted with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: £66

FAQs: Oxford to Stansted train

FAQs: Travel by train from Oxford to Stansted easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Stansted.

Cheap train tickets from Oxford to Stansted can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oxford to Stansted is £59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Oxford to Stansted is 2 h 23 min to travel the 64 mile long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Oxford to Stansted leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Oxford to Stansted leaves at 23: 36.

There are 6 trains a day from Oxford to Stansted which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia or Chiltern Railways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Oxford to Stansted, you can count on Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia or Chiltern Railways for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Oxford and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 36.

A trip to Stansted from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Oxford to Stansted by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Oxford to Stansted including taking a coach or train.