How much does a train ticket cost from Cheltenham to Oxford?

The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Oxford start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Oxford?

The average train journey time from Cheltenham to Oxford is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 43m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Cheltenham to Oxford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

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

The earliest train from Cheltenham to Oxford departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 21:02.

Which is the best train operator from Cheltenham to Oxford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cheltenham to Oxford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Cheltenham to Oxford from £21

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cheltenham to Oxford on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:11	Cheltenham Spa	2h 3m	18:14	Oxford	No tags
Train	17:11	Cheltenham Spa	2h 2m	19:13	Oxford	No tags
Train	16:59	Cheltenham Spa	1h 48m	18:47	Oxford	No tags
Train	17:59	Cheltenham Spa	1h 55m	19:54	Oxford	No tags
Train	18:48	Cheltenham Spa	1h 43m	20:31	Oxford	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cheltenham to Oxford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Oxford. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 50mAverage duration

37 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£17 - £122	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to Oxford by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cheltenham to Oxford?
The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Oxford start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Oxford?
The average train journey time from Cheltenham to Oxford is 1h 50m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 43m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Cheltenham to Oxford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cheltenham to Oxford?
The earliest train from Cheltenham to Oxford departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 21:02.
Which is the best train operator from Cheltenham to Oxford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cheltenham to Oxford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cheltenham to Oxford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cheltenham to Oxford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

22/01

£32

23/01

£32

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25/01

£30

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£32

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£32

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£32

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£32

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Oxford was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £116 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to Oxford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2026-01-25.