The average train between Oxford and Besançon takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Besançon. 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 twice daily between Oxford and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Besançon? 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 Oxford to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Besançon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Oxford to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Oxford to Besançon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Besançon is 725.1 km. The road distance is 937 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Besancon Viotte via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Les Halles, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 45m.