The average train between Milton Keynes and Oxford takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Oxford at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Oxford station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Milton Keynes to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Oxford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Oxford is 47.1 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Oxford via Coventry in around 2h 3m.