The average train between Portsmouth and Oxford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Oxford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Oxford station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Portsmouth to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Oxford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Oxford is 106.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Oxford via Basingstoke in around 2h 44m.