Thinking about taking the train from Oxford to Newcastle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 25 minutes to travel the 223 miles (358 km) from Oxford to Newcastle by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Newcastle.
Book train tickets from Oxford to Newcastle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Newcastle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Oxford and Newcastle is 4 hours and 25 minutes, with around 7 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 Oxford to Newcastle is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Oxford to Newcastle can start from as little as £35.30 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 Oxford to Newcastle without having to change trains. There are 7 direct trains from Oxford to Newcastle each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Oxford to Newcastle leaves at 06:10. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Oxford to Newcastle leaves at 18:12. 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 Oxford to Newcastle cover a distance of around 223 miles (358 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Newcastle to Oxford.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Oxford to Newcastle is right for you.
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