The average train between Bolton and Oxford takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Oxford at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Oxford station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Bolton to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Bolton to Oxford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bolton and Oxford is 218.5 km. The road distance is 263 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.