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London to Oxford by train
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Cheapest Price £5.97
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30 days in advance £32.46
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First train00:01
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Last train23:33
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey44m
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Distance84 kilometres
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Trains per day100
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Avg. journey time1hr 8m
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Train operators
Discover London to Oxford by train
Planning a train adventure from London to Oxford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.
Train cost between London to Oxford
Getting from London to Oxford by rail typically costs £5.97, but runs about £32 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to £8. 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, 100 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.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the train trip from London to Oxford?
The total distance from London to Oxford is 84 kilometres.
What’s the cost of a train ticket from London to Oxford?
The cheapest tickets for this route start at £5.97. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically £32. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost £8.
How far in advance can I book my London to Oxford train tickets?
Tickets for this route go on sale 6 months in advance of the departure date.
What’s the travel time from London to Oxford by train?
The fastest journey is 44 minutes.
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Great Western Railway
Travelling by train from London to Oxford is extremely easy. The obvious departure point from London is Paddington station from where Great Western Railway (GWR) offers fast trains to Oxford. But there is now an alternative service from London Marylebone (operated by Chiltern Railways). This new link was launched in late 2016; it is just as fast as the traditional GWR route from Paddington.
Whichever route you choose, you’ll find some excellent scenery on the short ride to Oxford. The GWR line from Paddington affords great views of the Thames Valley around Goring, while the alternative route from Marylebone cuts through the gently undulating Chiltern Hills.
London to Oxford
Most Oxford-bound passengers from London depart from Paddington station. The Great Western Railway train heads west from London. You’ll catch a glimpse of Windsor Castle to the left of the train shortly before speeding over the River Thames at Maidenhead. There are glorious views as the railway follows the Thames upstream, cutting through the Berkshire Hills to reach Oxford. The fast trains from London Paddington to Oxford normally stop at Slough and Reading along the way.