The average train between Cheltenham and Oxford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Oxford at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Oxford station via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Cheltenham to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Cheltenham to Oxford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Oxford is 59 km. The road distance is 125 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Didcot Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m.