The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Oxford
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Oxford will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $103.
Of the 18 trains that leave York for Oxford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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.
C23818
C23829
C23800 · C23590
C23482 · C23588
Y23321+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08653
C23829
C23818
C23482 · C23588
Y23309+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08341+
C23445
Y23498+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
P08644Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$124 Average Price | $54 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
York to Oxford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y23498+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08644 | On time 8:02 am York station (YRK) | 3h40 | 11:42 am Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y23509+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08351 | On time 8:13 am York station (YRK) | 4h04 | 12:17 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
L01411+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08351 | On time 8:23 am York station (YRK) | 3h54 | 12:17 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y23270+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08279+ C23397 | On time 8:32 am York station (YRK) | 4h06 | 12:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C23818 | On time 9:36 am York station (YRK) | 3h05 | 12:41 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23755 · C23566 | On time 9:44 am York station (YRK) | 4h31 | 2:15 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
C23829 | On time 3:37 pm York station (YRK) | 3h00 | 6:37 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23792 · C23592 | On time 3:42 pm York station (YRK) | 4h33 | 8:15 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
Y23309+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08341+ C23445 | On time 3:59 pm York station (YRK) | 3h39 | 7:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
Y23309+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08652 | On time 3:59 pm York station (YRK) | 3h46 | 7:45 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y23516+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08356 | On time 4:02 pm York station (YRK) | 4h16 | 8:18 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y23312+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08295+ C23455 | On time 4:34 pm York station (YRK) | 4h04 | 8:38 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
Y23315+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08638 | On time 4:58 pm York station (YRK) | 3h45 | 8:43 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
L01423+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08296+ C23461 | On time 5:09 pm York station (YRK) | 3h59 | 9:08 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
C23482 · C23588 | On time 5:36 pm York station (YRK) | 3h37 | 9:13 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
C23800 · C23590 | On time 5:44 pm York station (YRK) | 4h29 | 10:13 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
Y23321+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08653 | On time 5:58 pm York station (YRK) | 3h44 | 9:42 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
Y23518+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ P08358 | On time 6:02 pm York station (YRK) | 4h15 | 10:17 pm Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Oxford
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 01:06 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country from York to Oxford trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between York and Oxford from $33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Oxford train

Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Oxford, located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in York and Oxford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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.
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