The average train between Dover and Oxford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Oxford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Oxford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Dover to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Dover to Oxford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Oxford is 191.2 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Oxford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 37m.