Oxford to Birmingham New Street Trains From £5.23*

Taking the train from Oxford to Birmingham is both comfortable and convenient. With views of the rural landscape before you enter Britain’s second largest city, CrossCountry run trains at least once an hour. The journey takes around 1 hour and 4 minutes on average.

Centring its services around Birmingham New Street station, CrossCountry provides regional and intercity rail services outside of Greater London. Destinations include Coventry, Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent and other stations in the Midlands, Wales, Scotland, the North of England and East Anglia.

Departing from Oxford

The Oxford to Birmingham train departs from Oxford station. It’s the busiest station in Oxfordshire, offering access to Swindon, Banbury and Manchester, among other cities and towns. Trains are operated by CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Chiltern Railways.

Oxford city centre is just half a mile (800 metres) from the train station. A taxi rank is located outside the southern entrance. Local buses stop in front of the station or at the nearby bus station (eight minutes on foot).

Main stops

The main stops on services from Oxford to Birmingham include Leamington Spa, Coventry and Birmingham International. Your train may stop at different stations, depending on the train company, time, and route.

Arriving at Birmingham New Street

Trains from Oxford arrive at Birmingham New Street, the UK’s busiest railway hub outside of London. Nestled within the Grand Central shopping centre, it’s less than ten minutes away from the city centre. From family-friendly activities at Cadbury World and Custard Factory to bustling bars and vibrant nightlife, Birmingham has something for everyone. Enjoy canalside food, drinks and shopping at Mailbox, a former postal sorting office.

Birmingham New Street station is easily accessible by bus or the free Air-Rail Link shuttle to/from Birmingham Airport. Cabs stop at the taxi rank off Smallbrook Queensway.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales (TfW) and West Midlands Railway are the main operators serving Birmingham New Street. Trains run to/from stations such as Four Oaks, Leeds, Stafford and London Euston.

CrossCountry train classes

• Standard Class: On top of comfortable seats and luggage storage, Standard Class carriages offer free Wi-Fi. Passengers can also purchase refreshments on the majority of CrossCountry services between 06:00 and 20:00.
• First Class: Birmingham to Oxford First Class perks include wider reclining seats, more table space and complimentary food and drinks.

Fares are typically released around 12 weeks before the date of travel. We recommend booking ahead to buy cheap train tickets.

CrossCountry train travel advice

• Luggage: Bring up to one small bag, one medium bag and one large suitcase (90 x 70 x 30 centimetres) on board.
• Bicycles: CrossCountry recommends reserving a space for your bike. E-bikes must not exceed 250 watts, and e-scooters are not allowed on board.
• Children: Kids aged 5–15 get most fares half price. Travel is free for under-5s with a fare-paying adult. The 16–17 Saver Railcard or Family and Friends Railcard also offers discounts for teens and groups of up to four children and four adults.
• Pets: Up to two pets can board so long as they’re kept in a carrier or on a lead and do not occupy the seats.
• Passenger Assist: If you need help navigating the station, boarding trains, etc., assistance can be requested online, by phone or using the Transreport app or webform.

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