Trains from Edinburgh to Oxford

Edinburgh to Oxford train information

All trains connecting Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Oxford (South East England) are run by Cross Country. The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

On average, it takes normally 6h02m by train to cover the 301 miles to go to Oxford from Edinburgh. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

We found trains from £52.10 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Oxford train tickets

Edinburgh - Oxford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Edinburgh - Oxford: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Edinburgh to Oxford will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 1 month in advance, tickets should be available from £48 whereas when buying your ticket 1 day in advance, you will need to spend at least £92 for your journey. Thus, you can save 48% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 1 month in advance rather than 1 day in advance.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Oxford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Oxford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Oxford to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Oxford train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Edinburgh Oxford train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Edinburgh to Oxford? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Edinburgh Oxford ticket (i.e.: £81.70)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£81.70 = 1.08. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Edinburgh to Oxford (one way journey).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey