The average train between Watford and Oxford takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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 Watford and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Oxford station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Watford to Oxford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Harrow & Wealdstone station.
Watford to Oxford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Watford to Oxford train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Oxford is 60.2 km. The road distance is 127 km.
There is no direct connection from Watford to Oxford. However, you can take the train to Harrow & Wealdstone, walk to Harrow & Wealdstone station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Oxford.