The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Oxford
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to Oxford will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives for Oxford 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 342 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 31 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for St Ives to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 342 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Ives to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:04 St Ives | 6h31 | 15:35 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Oxford
Trains from St Ives to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from St Ives to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between St Ives and Oxford from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Ives to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to Oxford 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 Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- 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
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