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Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway by train

First train

15:18

Last train

15:18

Departure station

Purley Oaks

Arrival station

Oxford Parkway

Journey time

From 2h 36m

Distance

60 miles (96 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern, Chiltern Railways

Taking the train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway in 2 hours 36 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 36 minutes to travel the 60 miles (96 km) from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Chiltern Railways to Oxford Parkway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Oxford Parkway by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Purley Oaks and Oxford Parkway by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway?

No, there are no direct train services from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway. Travelling from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway leave?

The first train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway leaves at 15:18. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway leave?

The last train from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway leaves at 15:18. 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.

What's the distance between Purley Oaks and Oxford Parkway by train?

Trains travelling from Purley Oaks to Oxford Parkway cover a distance of around 60 miles (96 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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