The average train between Oxford and Plymouth takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Oxford to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Oxford to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Plymouth is 253.5 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Plymouth via Reading in around 3h 47m.