Trains from Glasgow to Oxford

Glasgow to Oxford train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Glasgow (South Western Scotland) to Oxford (South East England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

How much times does it take?

On average, the journey takes around 5h21m by train because of the 309 miles to travel to Oxford from Glasgow. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.

What is the price of the train?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Glasgow to Oxford train tickets

Glasgow - Oxford prices calendar

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Glasgow to Oxford in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £80 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 31% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket 3 days in advance.

Best prices for Glasgow to Oxford trains

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

Discount Glasgow - Oxford train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Glasgow Oxford train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Glasgow to Oxford? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

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

C = average fare for a Glasgow Oxford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Glasgow to Oxford (one way trip).

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

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