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Chiswick House
Historic house museum with elegant interiors, fine paintings and riverside grounds. A rewarding cultural visit within easy reach.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to West Drayton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 61 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to West Drayton:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to West Drayton costing on average £47.
Other travel options to West Drayton take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Oxford to West Drayton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 57m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Historic house museum with elegant interiors, fine paintings and riverside grounds. A rewarding cultural visit within easy reach.
Aviation museum at Heathrow with a preserved control tower, aircraft displays and local stories from the airport's past.
Small military museum at Battle of Britain Bunker with displays on RAF operations and the wider air defence story.
Large formal park by the Thames with broad avenues, gardens, deer and long riverside walks. Ideal for a scenic day out.
Extensive country park with lakes, woodland trails and open meadows. Popular for walking, birdwatching and fresh air near town.
Waterside route through West Drayton and nearby villages, with locks, boats and easy walking along the Grand Union Canal.
A classic English breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple morning meal across Greater London and the Home Counties.
Roast beef with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. A traditional Sunday meal widely eaten in West London pubs and homes.
Battered cod with chips, often served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. This is one of Britain’s best-known everyday meals and a local takeaway favourite.
Modern Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and a smart but relaxed setting. A dependable local choice for dine-in meals near the centre.
Contemporary pub by the canal serving British mains, burgers and Sunday roasts in a relaxed waterside atmosphere.
Established local pub with classic British comfort food and drinks. Good for casual meals in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels near Heathrow raise costs, but local dining and rail links are cheaper than central London.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés: no obligation, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to West Drayton 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 West Drayton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oxford to West Drayton trains use the Oxford to West Drayton station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and West Drayton 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.
West Drayton is 1 km from West Drayton city centre. Public transport options include:
West Drayton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at West Drayton.
Ticket office support is available at West Drayton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Drayton: Parking, WC.
Available at West Drayton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Drayton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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