The average train between Lancaster and Oxford takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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 every 2 hours between Lancaster and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Oxford at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Oxford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Lancaster to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Lancaster to Oxford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lancaster and Oxford is 275.3 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Oxford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m.