The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Oxford
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Oxford will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $54.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bournemouth for Oxford every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C23387
C23410
C23404
C23392
C23416
C23410
C23404
C23392
C23416
C23397Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 123 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
$58 Average Price | $25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Oxford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23387 | On time 8:40 am Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h57 | 10:37 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23392 | On time 9:45 am Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h53 | 11:38 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23397 | On time 10:45 am Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h53 | 12:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23404 | On time 11:45 am Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h53 | 1:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23410 | On time 12:45 pm Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h52 | 2:37 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23416 | On time 1:45 pm Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1h53 | 3:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Oxford
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 01:06 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Oxford trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Oxford from $13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Oxford train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bournemouth, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Oxford, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.

