The average train between Colchester and Oxford takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Oxford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Colchester to Oxford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Oxford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Colchester to Oxford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Oxford is 149.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Oxford via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 21m.
