London Paddington to Oxford Trains From £6.50*

The journey from London Paddington to Oxford takes approximately fifty-three minutes with GWR.

On your travels, you’ll make your way from the busy urban landscape of London and then enter the Thames Valley, offering glimpses of the rolling fields, market towns, villages, and everything quintessentially English, before approaching Oxford.

Great Western Railway provides services to the West of England and South Wales and inter-city trains to West London and the greater Thames Valley.

Departing from London Paddington

London Paddington is a station in the centre of London, between Notting Hill and Marylebone, near Hyde Park. This makes it a great station to depart from, as it’s conveniently located near excellent public transport options and local landmarks that help you find your way to the station. For instance, it’s close to Kensington Palace and Portobello Road Market.

When it comes to public transport, the station is near bus routes and is connected to the Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City lines on the London Underground, so it’s easy to get to.

London Paddington Station, served by Great Western Railway and the Elizabeth Line, connects to destinations such as Reading, Bristol, Cardiff and provides direct services to Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express, making it a key travel hub.

Main stops

There is only one stop from London Paddington to Oxford. This is at Reading. However, this may change due to poor weather, scheduling changes, engineering works, or train faults. So, it’s best to plan and check before you travel.

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Arriving at Oxford

Arriving in Oxford is a simple experience. Known romantically as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ for its world-famous university, Oxford Train Station is only a short twenty-minute walk from what you might call ‘classic’ Oxford—places like the Ashmolean Museum, Trinity College, Radcliffe Camera, and the Bodleian Library.

There’s still tons to do outside of the stuffy libraries and the hallowed halls of academia, though. Oxford has tons of old pubs, like The Bear Inn, which dates all the way back to 1242, or The Crown, which was frequented by none other than William Shakespeare.

Oxford Train Station is well-connected to London and other nearby regions, such as services running to Reading, Banbury, and Swindon. Oxford's three leading train operators are Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway.

Great Western Railway train classes:

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: First Class includes more spacious seating, greater comfort, large tables, and exclusive dining options. It also offers access to First-Class lounges at London Paddington station.

Great Western Railway train travel advice:

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag. Maximum of three items of luggage. Under-seat and overhead storage provide generous space for cabin-sized carry-ons, laptop bags, and handbags.
• Pets: Pets such as dogs, cats, and other small animals can accompany travellers for free. Dogs must be on a lead, while other animals should be in carriers. There is a limit of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. It is strongly recommended that you book your ticket in advance to book a bike space.
• Children: Under 5s can travel for free, and children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger assist: Helps with journey planning, ticketing, seat and wheelchair space booking, boarding and alighting with ramps, station navigation, and luggage handling. Booking in advance is recommended for a seamless experience.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.