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Stone Railway Station Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run heritage centre with exhibits on Stone's canal, brewing, rail and community history inside a restored station building.
Take a train from Oxford to Stone and enjoy the approximately 142 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 20:06.
Distance 142 km |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 20:06 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Discover the best of Stone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stone trip today.
Volunteer-run heritage centre with exhibits on Stone's canal, brewing, rail and community history inside a restored station building.
Large county museum with fine art, local history, archaeology and family-friendly displays in nearby Stafford.
Popular pottery museum in nearby Stoke-on-Trent with factory history, ceramics displays and hands-on activities for visitors.
Attractive canal-side walking area with locks, boats and pubs nearby, offering one of Stone's most enjoyable scenic routes.
Town-centre pedestrian route lined with independent shops and historic buildings, ideal for a short stroll through Stone.
Public park with open lawns, play space and riverside setting, well suited to a relaxed break close to the town centre.
Staffordshire oatcakes are soft savoury pancakes made with oatmeal, often filled with bacon, cheese or sausage. They are a defining local staple across North Staffordshire.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire stew of beef or lamb with potatoes, carrots and onions. It is valued as hearty local comfort food with mining and pottery roots.
Meat and potato pie is a classic Potteries and Staffordshire pub dish, with slow-cooked beef and gravy in pastry. It remains a familiar local favourite.
Established town-centre restaurant known for steaks, British dishes and polished but informal service. Good for a more refined meal in Stone.
Traditional Stone pub associated with local brewing heritage, serving cask ales and straightforward British pub food in a characterful setting.
Popular pub and dining room in Stone serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a relaxed, traditional setting.
Stone is moderately priced for England: dining and coffee are typical, hotels can be higher on busy weekends, and local bus or rail travel is manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or add a small tip for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Stone 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 Stone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oxford to Stone trains use the Oxford to Stone station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Stone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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.
Stone has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stone.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Stone: Parking.
Available at Stone: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stone: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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