One of the most popular lines for rail travel is the First Great Western line. First Great Western is a private rail company that covers the western part of England. Five times a day tourist can catch a First Great Western train heading to Oxford.
Virgin Trains hit all major cities in the United Kingdom, and Oxford along the way. The state-of-the-art rail travel has more than 70 trains that move at 125 mph. Trains depart over 50 times a day, and the sooner you buy your ticket the cheaper the price.
Travel on Chiltern Rails can be as cheap as GBP 5 on certain days. Taking off from Kings Cross Station, Chiltern Rails is a private line that leaves London many times a day for Oxford.
Britain's National Rail is a public line that is most popular and well-known. The National Rail travels throughout the United Kingdom and tickets can be purchased at the ticket office or online.
The Cotswold Line not only stops in Oxford, but stops in small surrounding villages as well. These towns include Finstock, Charlbury, Worcester and more.