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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Oxford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
104 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Oxford will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Stansted for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.
08:302h47
Stansted11:17Oxford
£761One-way
0 changes
11:302h46
Stansted14:16Oxford
£771One-way
0 changes
08:152h27
Stansted10:42Oxford
£781One-way
0 changes
05:582h45
Stansted08:43Oxford
£781One-way
0 changes
08:152h27
Stansted10:42Oxford
£781One-way
0 changes
05:582h45
Stansted08:43Oxford
£781One-way
0 changes
11:302h46
Stansted14:16Oxford
£771One-way
0 changes
08:302h47
Stansted11:17Oxford
£761One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 104 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Oxford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y81580+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P08444+ C23170 | On time 08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h55 | 11:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
Y81592 · Y10828+ P07888+P08444 | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h40 | 11:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 4 changes | |
| Y81592+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P08350 | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h47 | 11:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| Y81604+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P08417+C23392 | On time 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h53 | 11:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
| Y81616+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P08644 | On time 09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h42 | 11:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| Y81640+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+P08351 | On time 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h47 | 12:17 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stansted to Oxford?
The best time to book your train from Stansted to Oxford is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stansted to Oxford route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stansted to Oxford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stansted to Oxford.
Trains
from £38Coaches
from £27Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted to Oxford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:15 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted to Oxford trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted and Oxford from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£46
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£68
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Stansted to Oxford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stansted to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted to Oxford.
Booking trains from Stansted to Oxford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Stansted to Oxford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cost of a train ticket from Stansted to Oxford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £68, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Oxford is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The train station in Stansted that goes to Oxford is Stansted Airport (SSD), and it arrives at Oxford station (OXF).
The train distance from Stansted to Oxford is 104 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stansted to Oxford.
The train journey from Stansted to Oxford covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 2h 23m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Stansted to Oxford leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Stansted to Oxford departs at 23:15.
Trains from Stansted to Oxford run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stansted to Oxford.
There is no night train service from Stansted to Oxford.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted to Oxford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Oxford
Stansted
Oxford
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
5 kmAccessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Oxford Parkway
- 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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