The average train between Watford and Oxford takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Watford and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 1h 59m. 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 Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Watford to Oxford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street 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 Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Watford and Oxford is 60.2 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Oxford via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 59m.