4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stafford to Oxford
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stafford to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stafford to Oxford will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stafford for Oxford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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 and coach for Stafford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 131 km
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2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stafford to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Stafford to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:22 Stafford | 1h55 | 09:17 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:39 Stafford | 2h02 | 11:41 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Stafford | 2h13 | 21:13 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stafford to Oxford
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Trains from Stafford to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Stafford to Oxford trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stafford and Oxford from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stafford to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stafford 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stafford and Oxford
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
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- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- 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
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
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