Glasgow to Oxford train with Avanti West Coast
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Oxford
Cheapest price
€177
Average price
€194
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Oxford will cost around €194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €177.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Oxford without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €112.
Distance: 498 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€167 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Oxford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W10457+C23566 | On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h15 | 1:15 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W10457+ G02006+P09887 | On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h08 | 1:08 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 12 | |||||
| W09816+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G04934+C23171 | On time 3:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h44 | 10:10 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3 transfers | |
| W09816+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G04866 | On time 3:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h52 | 10:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10454+C23560 | On time 4:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h26 | 11:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 498 km |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €112 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 03:55 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Virgin Trains, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains Glasgow to Oxford
Virgin Trains, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow and Oxford from €75. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Glasgow to Oxford train information with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 6 h 2 min
- Cheapest Price: €75
- Virgin Trains frequency: 10 a day
Trains from Glasgow to Oxford: Journey Details
Passengers taking the train from Glasgow to Oxford will need to make one or two changes at various stations including Lancaster, Wolverhampton, Edinburgh and Carlisle. Trains start early in the morning and there are one or two trains every hour until the last train in the afternoon from Glasgow Central, getting in to Oxford on the same evening. On Saturdays, there is one train per hour from the morning until the last train in the early afternoon. On Sundays, there are six trains which set off in the morning, with the same last train service as Saturday. Services are operated by Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Scotrail.
Taking the Train from Glasgow
Passengers taking the train from Glasgow to Oxford can leave from Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street, however, there are more services from Glasgow Central. Both stations are centrally located in Glasgow with easy access to local buses, night buses and taxis. Glasgow Central is nearer to the River Clyde, whereas Glasgow Queen Street is ideally located for Glasgow Caledonian University.
Getting into Oxford by Train
Oxford is a delightful place to visit by train, with the ancient university buildings, Bodleian Library, Museum of Natural History and Botanic Gardens, as well as many restaurants and shops to keep visitors entertained. The station is on Park End Street to the west of the city centre and is serviced by a number of bus routes and taxis. There is also a bicycle hire scheme at the station, which has proved to be popular in Oxford.
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