How much is the train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oxford to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Oxford to Birmingham is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 56 miles (90 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Oxford to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Chiltern Railways .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Oxford to Birmingham?

The earliest train departs from Oxford to Birmingham at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 9:39pm.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Oxford to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $13

Next train departures

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:10pm	Oxford	1h 8m	5:18pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:12am	Oxford	1h 3m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:12am	Oxford	1h 3m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:39am	Oxford	1h 12m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:39am	Oxford	1h 12m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	9:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:08pm	Oxford	1h 12m	5:20pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	9:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	10:51am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Oxford	3h 5m	10:10am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	9:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	10:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:05am	Oxford	3h 5m	10:10am	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:10pm	Oxford	1h 8m	5:18pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	9:14am	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:14am	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18am	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:10pm	Oxford	1h 8m	5:18pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	9:14am	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:14am	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	9:14am	Oxford	1h 4m	10:18am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Oxford	1h 5m	8:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Oxford	1h 11m	8:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Oxford to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

58 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $91	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $183	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $19	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Chiltern Railways

4.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oxford to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $14. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oxford to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Oxford to Birmingham is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 56 miles (90 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Oxford to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Oxford to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Oxford to Birmingham at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 9:39pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Oxford to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$38

12/10

$53

Today

$30

12/12

$30

12/13

$20

12/14

$30

12/15

$26

12/16

$17

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $173 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 $17 which is on 2025-12-16.