The average train between King Cross and Oxford takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from King Cross 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 King Cross and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from King Cross is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from King Cross 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 King Cross to Oxford. However, there are services departing from King Cross station and arriving at Oxford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
King Cross to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
King Cross to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your King Cross to Oxford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between King Cross and Oxford is 222.3 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Oxford via Leeds and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m.