The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Wivenhoe
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Wivenhoe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Wivenhoe will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford for Wivenhoe every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Oxford to Wivenhoe train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Wivenhoe trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:07 Oxford | 7h31 | 06:38 Wivenhoe | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
![]() | 04:20 Oxford | 3h03 | 07:23 Wivenhoe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Wivenhoe
Trains from Oxford to Wivenhoe run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 12:56. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 12:56 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Oxford to Wivenhoe trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Wivenhoe from £86. 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 Wivenhoe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Wivenhoe
- 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 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:15 - 20:30 Sunday 09:15 - 16:15
- Type of shops available: Photobooth available in Booking Hall on platform 1. Bookshelf in Booking Hall for books to borrow.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: toilets available when the ticket office is open in the ticket hall
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on station forecourt plus 20 in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: First Essex buses stop at the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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