The average train between Exeter and Oxford takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 hourly between Exeter and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Oxford at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Oxford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Exeter to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Exeter to Oxford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Oxford is 195.2 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Oxford via Reading in around 2h 23m.