Oxford to London Paddington Trains From £6.50*

Getting from Oxford to London Paddington takes around fifty minutes with Great Western Railway.

On your way to London, you’ll pass through Oxfordshire and the Chilterns National Landscape, an area commended for its natural beauty, ancient woodland, and picturesque towns and villages built from locally produced brick and flint. After whizzing over the Chilterns, you’ll head towards Reading in Berkshire and then east towards London.

Great Western Railway provides services to the West of England and South Wales, along with inter-city trains to West London and the broader Thames Valley.

Departing from Oxford

Oxford Station is situated on Park End Street, near Osney Bridge, approximately half a mile from the city centre. From the station, it isn’t too far to go to the Ashmolean Museum, an architectural tiara in itself, and the world’s first university museum, which opened all the way back in 1683.

This station is serviced by local buses and taxis. If you prefer, you can walk to it from the centre of Oxford. There are 530 car parking spaces that are open all week.

Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, and CrossCountry are the primary users of this station, which serve destinations such as London, Manchester, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Main stops

There is only one stop from Oxford to London Paddington: Reading.

This may change due to various factors such as engineering works, scheduling changes, train faults, or poor weather. So, it’s best to check before you travel.

If you want to buy cheap train tickets, it’s best to add a Railcard to get a discount and search sites like TrainPal to find the cheapest fares.

Arriving at London Paddington

Paddington Station lies between Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Marylebone in the City of Westminster. It’s a central station on the UK’s rail network, as it’s the southern terminus for the Great Western Mainline, that links the UK capital with the western half of the UK, running services to destinations like Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Glasgow.

The London Underground station at Paddington accommodates the Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City lines, making getting around London super quick and convenient.

There are tons of prominent London attractions near London Paddington, too. So, it’s a perfect reason to put all that excellent public transport to use. Shepherd’s Bush, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Green Park, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and Tate Modern are merely a few tube stops away.

Great Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: First Class includes more spacious seating, greater comfort, large tables, and exclusive dining options. It also offers access to First Class lounges at London Paddington Station.

Great Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: ogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. Extra pets cost half the adult fare. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Helps with journey planning, ticketing, seat and wheelchair space booking, boarding and alighting with ramps, station navigation, and luggage handling.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.