The average train between Salisbury and Oxford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Oxford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Oxford station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Salisbury to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Salisbury to Oxford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Salisbury and Oxford is 84.7 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Oxford via Basingstoke in around 2h 14m.