The average train between Oxford and Waltham Cross takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford to Waltham Cross. 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 Waltham Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Waltham Cross at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Waltham Cross. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Waltham Cross station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Oxford to Waltham Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Waltham Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Oxford to Waltham Cross train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Waltham Cross is 84.6 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Waltham Cross via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 58m.