London to Oxford by train

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Overview: trains from London to Oxford

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Oxford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 44m View journey
Distance (km) 84
Trains / day 98 View all
Cheapest journey CA$9.75 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 8m
Train operators 4

Discover London to Oxford by train

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Train cost between London to Oxford

Getting from London to Oxford by rail typically costs CA$9.75, but runs about CA$18 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to CA$27. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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London to Oxford departure timetable

On this route, 98 trains run daily, with the first one leaving London at 00:01 and the last leaving at 23:18 during the week.

For weekend travel to Oxford, the earliest departure is at 00:22 and the last one is at 23:33. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 minutes.

How long does the train from London to Oxford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 44 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 84 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between London and Oxford?

You can secure tickets for travel between London and Oxford up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from London to Oxford by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Oxford.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Oxford

Want to know more about your journey from London to Oxford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from London to Oxford is 84 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.