Travel from Paddington Station in London 55 miles northwest up the Thames River to Oxford, England, known as the "City of Dreaming Spires" and home of one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world. See the gently rolling green hills of South West England on your hour-long commute, as well as many historic villages immortalized in English history. Read on to learn how to book train travel from London to Oxford.
Choose one of the many online ticketing services that serve the British rail companies to check timetables, select ticket options and reserve your seat online. To book train travel from London to Oxford, call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visit the link below.
Use a trusted travel agent in London to do all the legwork for you, expertly selecting the best type of train travel accommodations for you.
Book travel in person at Paddington Station in London at any one of the numerous ticketing counters, since trains leave for Oxford at least two times per hour through most of the day. Although this is not recommended during peak hours, it might be your best option when making last-minute plans.
Opt for a first-class ticket to Oxford, which will allow you more comfortable seating yet costs just a few dollars more than a second-class ticket.
Pick a restricted ticket over the flexible type in order to save a little money, especially if you know your travel plans are certain. Restricted tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, and the cost difference can be greater than that between first- and second-class accommodations.
Feel comfortable in knowing that Oxford's train station is large, which helps to reduce crowded conditions, and is located just west of the city center, close to Oxford University.
