Travel Information between Watford and Oxford
| 37 miles | |
| Coach or train | |
| £1 - £15 | |
| Train • £15 • 1 h 58 min | |
| Train • £15 • 1 h 58 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 37 miles by coach or train from Watford to Oxford. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Watford to Oxford.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Oxford
How to get to Oxford from Watford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Other options


Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
29 Nov
30 Nov
01 Dec
02 Dec
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Watford to Oxford
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 Watford to Oxford.

There are 2 travel options from Watford to Oxford: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Oxford from Watford is a train with an average price of £15.
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Oxford:
Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £1 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Watford to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 58 min.
There are alternative travel options to Oxford that take longer:
Getting to Oxford by coach takes 2 h 32 min on average.
The distance from Watford to Oxford is approximately 37 miles.
The average frequency per day from Watford to Oxford is:
- 21 coaches per day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Watford to Oxford as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Watford to Oxford:
The following travel companies offer services from Watford to Oxford:
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley or Arriva Herts and Essex to go to Oxford by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Watford to Oxford tickets on Omio for £33.
- Great Western Rail or London Public Transportation (3) can take you to Oxford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from Watford to Oxford for £15.
Yes, there are direct routes from Watford to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Watford to Oxford: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
