The average train between Leicester and Oxford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Oxford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Leicester to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Leicester to Oxford train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Oxford is 98.9 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Oxford via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 35m.