Oxford to London Trains From £5.40*

• GWR is the fastest daytime service, with the quickest trains taking just 52 minutes, and up to 168 trains departing daily. First Class includes wider seats with extra legroom and access to the First Class lounge at London Paddington – useful in case you are connecting to another destination.

• Chiltern Railways offers a cheaper alternative on average, particularly on Advance tickets, and serves both Oxford and Oxford Parkway.

Travel 50 miles through the English countryside, passing through the Oxfordshire and Berkshire hills before arriving in the heart of London.

Oxford Station: Getting to the Platform 

• Oxford Station is located on Park End Street. It has 4 platforms, all with level access. Platform 3 is beside the station building and is usually where trains to London Paddington depart. Platforms 1 and 2 are normally dedicated to Chiltern Railways trains, arriving at London Marylebone. 

• Cycle storage is available, but no First Class lounge is present at the station.

• Shops and cafes are located in the station, including Amt Coffee, West Cornwall Pastry Co, M&S Simply Food, and WHSmith

Onboard trains from Oxford to London 

The journey to London is particularly scenic, with striking views of the English countryside, gradually turning into urban spaces. 

The scenic side

On GWR and Crosscountry services departing Oxford towards Paddington, sit on the left-hand side for views of the River Thames through Berkshire and Oxfordshire countryside. On Chiltern services from Oxford to Marylebone, the left-hand side offers better views across the rolling Chiltern Hills, particularly between Bicester and High Wycombe.

Key landmarks

Maidenhead Railway Bridge is crossed on GWR services right after Maidenhead. Shortly before speeding over the River Thames at Maidenhead, you can catch a glimpse of Windsor Castle to the left of the train. On Chiltern services to Marylebone, Wembley Stadium's arch appears within minutes of arriving in London. 

Arriving at London Paddington and Marylebone 

London Paddington today welcomes an estimated 60,000 passengers every day. The station is also famous for its connection to the beloved Paddington Bear children's book series.

The correct exit from London Paddington

• Praed Street Exit (Main Exit): The main entrance and exit on Praed Street is your most direct route to street level, taxis and buses.
• Eastbourne Terrace Exit: A quieter exit on the north side of the station, useful for pre-booked taxis and drop-off points.
• Taxi Deck: The taxi rank is situated above Platform 12, accessed via escalators and lifts from the concourse — with a covered marshalled rank and separate collection point for pre-booked cabs.

Onward Travel

• The Underground is directly accessible within the station, serving the Bakerloo, District, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, plus the Elizabeth line for fast connections across London.

• The Heathrow Express also departs from Paddington, reaching Heathrow Airport in just 15 minutes.

• Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent's Canal are all within easy walking distance of Paddington.

From Marylebone

London Marylebone is a far more relaxed and intimate station — one of London's most charming termini, with a beautifully preserved atmosphere that feels like a throwback to classic rail travel. It’s located in northwestern central London, near Regent's Park, roughly 2 miles from the British Museum and 1 mile from Hyde Park.

• Main exit: The single main exit leads out onto Melcombe Place. The Underground station on the Bakerloo line is accessible via escalators from the main concourse.
• Onward Travel: Baker Street station is a five-minute walk away, giving you access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and all main Metropolitan lines giving you access to a much wider part of the city.