Rome2Rio

How to get fromOxford to West Midlandsby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to West Midlands

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to West Midlands by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    1h 38m
    £40–57
  2. Bus, line 80 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Markets to Crocketts Lanebus bus 80
    2h 24m
    £15–33
  3. Drive 70.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to West Midlandscar car 70.7 mi
    1h 29m
    £18–25
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Stationbus bus S4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    3h
    £23–41

Oxford to West Midlands by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oxford, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Crocketts Lane via Birmingham Coach Station and Markets in around 2h 24m.

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers