Train travel to Oxford guide

Oxford railway station, the busiest in Oxfordshire, has been serving the city of Oxford since its opening in 1844. A major expansion in 2009 saw the addition of new platforms and pedestrian overpasses, with more railway projects on the horizon. The station offers connections to key destinations like London Paddington, Reading, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly, making it a crucial transportation link between Oxford and other major cities. Services to and from the station are typically provided by Great Western railway, Chiltern railways and CrossCountry.

Several notable attractions are located near the train station, including the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and Carfax Tower. These sites are all within walking distance and relatively close to each other, allowing visitors to easily explore them in a single trip, which we would recommend!

Which train companies run trains to Oxford?

Providers that offer services to and from Oxford include: Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Thameslink. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Oxford's opening hours?

Typically 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Oxford

Oxford offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Oxford?

Some of the key routes to Oxford include trains to and from London, London Paddington, Birmingham, London Marylebone and Manchester. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Oxford. Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.

Oxford live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Oxford, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Oxford to London Paddington17:323Great Western Railway
On time
Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly17:394CrossCountry
On time
Oxford to London Marylebone17:412Chiltern Railways
On time
Oxford to Birmingham New Street17:473CrossCountry
Cancelled
Oxford to Great Malvern17:474Great Western Railway
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Reading to Oxford17:423CrossCountry
Cancelled
London Marylebone to Oxford16:384Chiltern Railways
On time
Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford15:253CrossCountry
On time
London Paddington to Oxford17:349Great Western Railway
Delayed
Great Malvern to Oxford16:581Great Western Railway
Delayed

Station Details

Address

Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:45:00 until 20:00:00

Saturday open from 07:30:00 until 20:00:00

Sunday open from 07:15:00 until 20:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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