London Luton Airport to Oxford train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Oxford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€80

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€80

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h 8 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 18 m

Trains on Sep 17

19

Distance

62 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Oxford will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Oxford without transferring at least 3 times.

  • Great Western RailwayW34874+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32951
    8:51 AM2h27
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY15419+ThameslinkW32966+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+MetroLuton Dart
    9:21 AM2h21
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    11:42 AMOxford station (OXF)
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34884+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ThameslinkW32964
    10:51 AM2h24
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    1:15 PMOxford station (OXF)
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY15402+ThameslinkW45384+MetroLuton Dart+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
    10:21 AM2h21
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    12:42 PMOxford station (OXF)
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY15430+Elizabeth lineC37239+MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45416
    3:35 PM2h08
    London Luton Airport (LUA)
    5:43 PMOxford station (OXF)
    801One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 62 km

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Driving

€59

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€14

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

2h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Oxford is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to Oxford:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Oxford costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from London Luton Airport to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and Oxford including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

London Luton Airport to Oxford train times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32958+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY153998:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h24
10:43 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32951+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW348748:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h27
11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32966+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154199:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h21
11:42 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32947+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW348799:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h26
12:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45384+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY1540210:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h21
12:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32964+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW3488410:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h24
1:15 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32973+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY1542111:21 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h21
1:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32969+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW3488911:51 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h26
2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45382+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY1542312:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h22
2:43 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32974+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW3489412:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h25
3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32942+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154251:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h21
3:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW32971+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154271:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h26
4:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45527+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154282:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h21
4:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45383+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW349032:51 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h25
5:16 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45416+Elizabeth lineC37239+Great Western RailwayY154303:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h08
5:43 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+East Midlands RailwayC04258+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG149413:48 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h30
6:18 PM Oxford station (OXF)4 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45576+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154054:05 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h19
6:24 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45557+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154314:21 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h29
6:50 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers
MetroLuton Dart+ThameslinkW45570+Elizabeth lineC37265+CrossCountryG007334:35 PM London Luton Airport (LUA)
2h35
7:10 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Oxford

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Trains from London Luton Airport to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 2h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
62 km
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
€23
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
6:19 AM
Last train
6:05 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink from London Luton Airport to Oxford trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Oxford from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€23
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€50
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport to Oxford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Oxford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport to Oxford can start from as little as €23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport to Oxford is €59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Luton Airport to Oxford is 2h 20m to travel the 62 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London Luton Airport to Oxford leaves at 6:19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London Luton Airport to Oxford leaves at 6:05 PM.
There are 7 trains a day from London Luton Airport to Oxford which require at least one change with Great Western Railway, Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from London Luton Airport to Oxford, you can count on Great Western Railway, Thameslink for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport and Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Oxford from London Luton Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Luton Airport to Oxford is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and Oxford including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Oxford

Most London Luton Airport to Oxford trains use the London Marylebone to Oxford station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford Parkway. Use this guide to compare London Luton Airport and Oxford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Oxford
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre

BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · €1 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · €2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · €2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min

Oxford train station facilities and services

Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Oxford.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Oxford ParkwayOxford Parkway station, Water Eaton Park & Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HAWifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre

Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainOxford - London Marylebone, Oxford - High Wycombe, Oxford - Bicester Village, Oxford - Gerrards Cross · 8m · €2 · every ~4 min
BusS4, 2, 2A, N2, S5, Ns5, S7, X4, 800 · 20m · €4 · every ~51 min
700 · 22m · €4 · every ~9 min

Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services

Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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