The average train between Oxford and Cambridge takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford to Cambridge. 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 Oxford and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Oxford to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Oxford to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Cambridge is 106.4 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 12m.
