How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Oxford?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Oxford start from R 216. The average price for this train route is around R 585. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Oxford?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Oxford is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 92 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 2m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Oxford route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Chiltern Railways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Oxford?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Oxford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Oxford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Oxford?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Oxford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Oxford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Oxford from R 202

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 14m	10:17	Oxford	Cheapest
Train	17:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 3m	18:37	Oxford	Fastest
Train	07:31	Coleshill Parkway	1h 43m	09:14	Oxford	No tags
Train	07:31	Coleshill Parkway	1h 43m	09:14	Oxford	No tags
Train	08:03	Coleshill Parkway	1h 38m	09:41	Oxford	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:33	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	19:40	Oxford	Cheapest
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	09:41	Oxford	Fastest
Train	07:31	Coleshill Parkway	1h 43m	09:14	Oxford	No tags
Train	07:31	Coleshill Parkway	1h 43m	09:14	Oxford	No tags
Train	07:47	Coleshill Parkway	1h 54m	09:41	Oxford	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	11:15	Oxford	Cheapest
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	17:15	Oxford	Fastest
Train	11:02	Coleshill Parkway	3h 13m	14:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	08:46	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 16m	11:02	Oxford Parkway	No tags
Train	11:02	Coleshill Parkway	3h 13m	14:15	Oxford	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	17:15	Oxford	CheapestFastest
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	09:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 36m	11:51	Oxford Parkway	No tags
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	17:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 12m	19:27	Oxford Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	17:15	Oxford	CheapestFastest
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	09:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 36m	11:51	Oxford Parkway	No tags
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	17:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 12m	19:27	Oxford Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	17:15	Oxford	CheapestFastest
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	09:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 36m	11:51	Oxford Parkway	No tags
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	17:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 12m	19:27	Oxford Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Oxford on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:25	Coleshill Parkway	2h 50m	19:15	Oxford	Cheapest
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	2h 12m	17:15	Oxford	Fastest
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags
Train	09:15	Birmingham Moor Street	2h 36m	11:51	Oxford Parkway	No tags
Train	08:31	Coleshill Parkway	2h 44m	11:15	Oxford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:42 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Oxford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Oxford. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

93 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 147 - R 924	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 216 - R 2 966	Average duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 199 - R 278	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

Chiltern Railways

4.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Oxford?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Oxford start from R 216. The average price for this train route is around R 585. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Oxford?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Oxford is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 92 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 2m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Oxford route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Oxford?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Oxford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:03.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Oxford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Oxford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Oxford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Oxford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/01

R 494

29/01

R 574

Today

R 434

31/01

R 435

01/02

R 374

02/02

R 488

03/02

R 495

04/02

R 288

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Oxford was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 288

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Oxford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 288 to R 2 885 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Oxford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 288, which is on 2026-02-04.