The average train between Edinburgh and Oxford takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Oxford at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Oxford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Edinburgh to Oxford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Oxford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Edinburgh to Oxford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Oxford is 484 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxford via York in around 6h 14m.