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

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Oxford to Eastleigh14:181h 17mCrossCountryOn time
Oxford to Banbury14:2545mCrossCountryOn time
Oxford to London Paddington14:2850mGreat Western RailwayExp. 14:42
Oxford to Reading14:3724mCrossCountryOn time
Oxford to Stockport14:392h 39mCrossCountryOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Stockport to Oxford14:132h 40mCrossCountryOn time
London Paddington to Oxford14:1656mGreat Western RailwayOn time
Worcester Foregate Street to Oxford14:281h 13mGreat Western RailwayExp. 14:42
Birmingham New Street to Oxford14:351h 1mCrossCountryOn time
Eastleigh to Oxford14:381h 15mCrossCountryOn time

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

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