The average train between Oxford and Nelson takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Nelson. 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 every 2 hours between Oxford and Nelson. 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 Nelson at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Nelson? 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 Nelson. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Nelson station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Oxford to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Oxford to Nelson train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Nelson is 240 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 33m.