The average train between Gatwick and Oxford takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Gatwick to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Gatwick to Oxford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gatwick and Oxford is 98.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford via Reading in around 2h 1m.