The average train between Oxford and Dover takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Oxford to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Oxford to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Oxford and Dover is 191.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m.