It takes an average of 2h 35m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Oxford by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (102 km). There are normally 97 trains per day traveling from Gatwick Airport to Oxford and tickets for this journey start from $17.95 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:40 | |
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Last train | 23:20 | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Oxford | |
Journey time | From 2h 0m | |
Distance | 63 miles (102 km) | |
Frequency | 97 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $17.95 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford? Look no further.
You'll usually find 97 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Oxford, which usually take 2 hours 35 minutes to complete the 102 km journey. It can take as little as 2 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Oxford from Gatwick Airport, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.
You can save money on train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Oxford if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £13.50. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you'd like to learn more, we've put together a guide on everything you need you to know about Oxford.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for train schedules (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Oxford is 2 hours and 35 minutes, with around 97 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Oxford can start from as little as $17.95 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from Gatwick Airport to Oxford. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Oxford by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford leaves at 03:40. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford leaves at 23:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Oxford cover a distance of around 63 miles (102 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Oxford to Gatwick Airport.
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