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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 105 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£38 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Walsall to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Oxford:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Walsall to Oxford costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Oxford from Walsall by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Walsall to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Oxford are London, Reading, Bicester, Birmingham and Cambridge. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Oxford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Reading is a busy Thames Valley town known for its music festival, business links and the remains of Reading Abbey. The centre combines modern shopping with riverside paths and a lively food and arts scene.
Bicester is best known for Bicester Village, but it is also an Oxfordshire market town with a historic centre and a relaxed local feel. Its position near Oxford and Blenheim Palace makes it a practical base for exploring the area.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Travel 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 Walsall to Oxford.
This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Oxford:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Walsall to Oxford costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Walsall and Oxford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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