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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£121
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
3 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
3 h 28 m
Trains on 11 Oct
18
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to York will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Sun 11 Oct, we found 18 trains from Oxford to York, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.
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G00709 · G01077
G00860 · W29776
G80223+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W35373
G80220+
Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+
L38494
G00715
G00874 · G01077
G01023+
Y14856+
W35220+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
G01016+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C00123Trains from Oxford to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 2:10 |
Last train 23:07 |
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The table below shows live departures for Oxford to York trains for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00852 · G01061 | On time 8:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 12:23 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G01174+ W34468+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80219 | Delayed 7:42 8:39Oxford station (OXF) | 3h38 | 12:17 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
C42241+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14848 | On time 8:57 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h52 | 12:49 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00740+ G89693+ G80222 | 9:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h54 | 13:04 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00999+ W35172+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14848 | On time 9:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h33 | 12:49 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
W35361+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80227 | 9:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 13:16 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00856 · G01065 | On time 9:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 13:23 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G01175+ C42147+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80227 | On time 9:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h33 | 13:16 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
W34868+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80177 | On time 10:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h52 | 13:52 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00699+ G89695+ G80230 | On time 10:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h53 | 14:03 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G01002+ C42289+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80230 | 10:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 14:03 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
W35363+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80233 | 10:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 14:16 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00859 · G01068 | On time 10:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h43 | 14:22 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
W34873+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14849 | On time 10:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h50 | 14:49 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00700+ G89697+ G80236 | 11:12 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h51 | 15:03 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G01006+ C42290+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14849 | On time 11:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h31 | 14:49 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
W35366+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80239 | 11:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h44 | 15:16 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00862 · G01070 | 11:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h43 | 15:22 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G01177+ W34541+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80239 | On time 11:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h33 | 15:16 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
C42242+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80180 | 11:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h52 | 15:51 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00705+ G89699+ G80240 | On time 12:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h53 | 16:03 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G01010+ W35181+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80240 | On time 12:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h47 | 16:03 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
W35368+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80243 | On time 12:33 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h43 | 16:16 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00868 · G01072 | 12:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h43 | 16:22 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
G01179+ W34543+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80243 | On time 12:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h33 | 16:16 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
C42243+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14853 | On time 12:59 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h51 | 16:50 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
W35380+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ Y14858 | On time 17:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h42 | 21:14 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
G00727 | On time 18:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h12 | 21:22 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01031+ W35199+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80163 | On time 18:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h46 | 22:03 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
G00732 | On time 19:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h08 | 22:18 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01033+ C42295+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C01994 | On time 19:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h48 | 23:05 York station (YRK) | 3 changes | |
G00910 · G00736+ TP205600 | 19:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 5h11 | 0:50 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 11 October | |||||
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C00201+ C00664 | 8:09 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h39 | 11:48 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+ G80220+ L38494 | 8:12 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h03 | 12:15 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
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A broad city museum in riverside gardens, covering archaeology, Roman York, medieval objects and changing local life.
A narrow medieval street with overhanging timber buildings, independent shops and one of York’s most recognisable scenes.
Peaceful public gardens beside museum buildings and abbey ruins, ideal for a central stroll, picnics and riverside breaks.
A handsome Georgian street leading to the Minster, known for boutiques, facades and a classic approach through the old city.
A famous York sweet: dark chocolate-coated peppermint fondant, made in the city since the 20th century and strongly associated with York’s confectionery heritage.
Traditional Yorkshire tea loaf made with dried fruit and tea, often served sliced with butter. A classic regional bake long linked with teatime in York and Yorkshire.
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Popular modern British restaurant focused on local produce, seasonal cooking and a relaxed bistro feel near the city walls.
Well-known traditional tearoom serving afternoon tea, cakes and light lunches in a classic Edwardian-style setting popular with visitors and locals.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller northern cities, but usually below London. Walking helps keep local transport costs low.
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With numerous trains travelling from Oxford and York, passengers are sure to find out that suits their needs. A direct journey takes around 3.5 hours to cover the distance of 152 miles. There are around 13 direct trains per day, usually one per hour from the morning through to the evening. In addition, there are various indirect routes that can be taken on another 20 trains per day. These train connections usually take around four hours in total, but can take much longer depending on the waiting time at changing stations.
Cross Country operates direct trains between Oxford and York. LNER and Grand Central also offer connections between the two cities, however, these routes require a change of trains in Manchester, Birmingham or London.
Trains headed to York from Oxford take approximately 3.5 hours on a direct route. Indirect train journeys vary in total duration depending on the connection. These train journeys generally take from 15 minutes to an hour longer than the direct trains.
Trains that take a direct route between Oxford and York run at least once per hour during the peak time, starting in the early morning. There are usually 13 direct trains each day, with an additional 20 indirect trains which start running from the early hours and depart from Oxford through to the late evening.
Departure train station: All trains depart from Oxford railway station on Park End Street. Inside the station travellers can expect shops, toilets with baby changing facilities and a tourist information office. Located around half a mile from the city centre, many parts of Oxford are within walking distance of the station. Alternatively, there are taxis and local buses available from just outside.
Arrival train station: All trains from Oxford arrive at York train station on Station Road. The station has Wi-Fi, shops and an ATM. Much of the city centre area can be reached within a ten-minute walking distance. Otherwise, there are taxis, buses and bike hire available outside of the station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oxford to York trains use the Oxford to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and York 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.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: 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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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