The average train between Oxford and Liverpool James Street takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Liverpool James Street. 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 Liverpool James Street. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Liverpool James Street at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Liverpool James Street. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Liverpool James Street station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Oxford to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Oxford to Liverpool James Street train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Oxford and Liverpool James Street is 218 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Liverpool James Street via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 33m.