Taking the train from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway

Ready to book a trip from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Cambridge and Oxford Parkway

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £76.14, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cambridge to Oxford Parkway departure frequency and train timetable

With 35 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:09 and the last one is at 22:14. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:38, with the last one at 21:15.

Train duration for trips from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 44 minutes, crossing a total distance of 106 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Cambridge and Oxford Parkway?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Cambridge and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Oxford Parkway city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway?

The total distance from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway is 106 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £76.14. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can I start booking my Cambridge to Oxford Parkway train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Cambridge to Oxford Parkway?

The fastest journey takes 2 hours and 44 minutes.