How much is the train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham start from R 221. The average price for this train route is around R 599. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oxford to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Oxford to Birmingham is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 92 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Oxford to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Chiltern Railways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oxford to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Oxford to Birmingham departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 22:20.

Which is the best train operator from Oxford to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Oxford to Birmingham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Oxford to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Oxford to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Oxford to Birmingham from R 208

Next train departures

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:12	Oxford	1h 6m	16:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Oxford	1h 3m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:12	Oxford	1h 3m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:39	Oxford	1h 12m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:39	Oxford	1h 12m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:40	Oxford	1h 11m	09:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:40	Oxford	2h 11m	11:51	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:40	Oxford	2h 11m	11:51	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:48	Oxford Parkway	2h 22m	11:10	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	10:40	Oxford	2h 11m	12:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:47	Oxford Parkway	2h 20m	12:07	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Oxford to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

93 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 102 - R 1 515	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 221 - R 3 007	Average duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 156 - R 306	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

Chiltern Railways

4.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oxford to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham start from R 221. The average price for this train route is around R 599. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oxford to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Oxford to Birmingham is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 92 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Oxford to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oxford to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Oxford to Birmingham departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 22:20.
Which is the best train operator from Oxford to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Oxford to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Oxford to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Oxford to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

R 432

25/01

R 573

Today

R 376

27/01

R 376

28/01

R 376

29/01

R 376

30/01

R 376

31/01

R 290

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Birmingham was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 290

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 290 to R 2 877 for a train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 290, which is on 2026-01-31.