The average train between Ormskirk and Oxford takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Oxford at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Oxford station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Ormskirk to Oxford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Oxford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Oxford station.
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The distance between Ormskirk and Oxford is 229.6 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Oxford via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m.