The average train between Plymouth and Oxford takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Oxford. 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 Plymouth and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Oxford at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Plymouth to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Plymouth to Oxford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Oxford is 253.5 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Oxford via Reading in around 3h 21m.