The average train between Halifax and Oxford takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 4 times a day between Halifax and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Oxford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Oxford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Halifax to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Halifax to Oxford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Oxford is 222.1 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Oxford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 36m.