The average train between Oxford and Witham takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford to Witham. 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 Witham. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Witham at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Witham. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Witham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Oxford to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Oxford to Witham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Witham is 130.6 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Witham (Essex) via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 3m.