The average train between Oxford and Whitby takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Whitby. 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 3 times a day between Oxford and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Whitby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Oxford to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Oxford to Whitby train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Whitby is 307.1 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Whitby via York and Middlesbrough in around 7h 12m.