The average train between Oxford and Whalley takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Whalley. 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 Whalley. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Whalley at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Whalley? 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 Whalley. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Whalley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Oxford to Whalley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Whalley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whalley station.
Book your Oxford to Whalley train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Whalley is 242.7 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Whalley via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h.