It takes an average of 1h 2m to travel from London Paddington to Oxford by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (80 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Oxford and tickets for this journey start from £6 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:05 | |
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Last train | 00:31 | |
Departure station | London Paddington | |
Arrival station | Oxford | |
Journey time | From 45m | |
Distance | 50 miles (80 km) | |
Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £6 | |
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Want to find out more about taking the train from London Paddington to Oxford? You've come to the right place.
The train from London Paddington to Oxford usually takes around 1h 5m but can take just 44m on the fastest services, with around 55 trains running on this popular route every day. There’s no need for any changes along the way either, as there are direct trains available to your destination.
Great Western Railway is the main operator on this route. Free WiFi is available on most services, as well as hot and cold snacks and drinks on some of their high-speed services.
If you want to snap up the cheapest fares, book an Off-Peak time and get a Railcard. You can check ticket prices in our Journey Planner at the top of the page.
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The average journey time by train between London Paddington and Oxford is 1 hour and 2 minutes, with around 64 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 London Paddington to Oxford is 45 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Paddington to Oxford can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Paddington to Oxford without having to change trains. There are 64 direct trains from London Paddington to Oxford each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from London Paddington to Oxford leaves at 04:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Paddington to Oxford leaves at 00:31. 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 London Paddington to Oxford cover a distance of around 50 miles (80 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Oxford to London Paddington.
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