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Portsmouth to Oxford by train
It takes an average of 3h 57m to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford by train, over a distance of around 65 miles (105 km). There are normally 139 trains per day traveling from Portsmouth to Oxford and tickets for this journey start from $32.91 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:00 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:34 pm | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Oxford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 4m | |
| Distance | 65 miles (105 km) | |
| Frequency | 139 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $32.91 | |
| Train operators | Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Portsmouth to Oxford in 2 hours 4 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Portsmouth to Oxford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 57 minutes to travel the 105 km from Portsmouth to Oxford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 139 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Portsmouth to Oxford start from $32.91 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Oxford? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
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Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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