The average train between Oxford and Royal Observatory takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford to Royal Observatory. 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 30 minutes between Oxford and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Royal Observatory station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Oxford to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station.
The distance between Oxford and Royal Observatory is 91.8 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Royal Observatory via London Paddington, Canary Wharf DLR Station, and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich in around 1h 40m.