How much does a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham cost?

The average train ticket price from Oxford to Birmingham is £57. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Oxford to Birmingham?

A train trip between Oxford and Birmingham is around 1h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 58 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Oxford and Birmingham?

The number of trains from Oxford to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Oxford to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Oxford to Birmingham?

When taking the train from Oxford to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways.

Train Oxford to Birmingham from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
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
Train	08:39	Oxford	1h 12m	09:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	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	08:39	Oxford	1h 12m	09:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Oxford	1h 7m	16:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:12	Oxford	1h 3m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:12	Oxford	1h 3m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
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

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:35	Oxford	2h 16m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	08:48	Oxford Parkway	2h 22m	11:10	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Oxford	2h 16m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:46	Oxford Parkway	2h 21m	12:07	Birmingham Moor Street	No tags
Train	09:35	Oxford	2h 16m	11:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 24 November
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	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
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
Train	08:39	Oxford	1h 12m	09:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Oxford	1h 8m	16:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	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 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Oxford	1h 5m	08:15	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
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
Train	08:39	Oxford	1h 12m	09:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:25 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 £5, 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£10 - £45	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £143	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £13	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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oxford to Birmingham by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Birmingham cost?
The average train ticket price from Oxford to Birmingham is £57. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Oxford to Birmingham?
A train trip between Oxford and Birmingham is around 1h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 58 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Oxford and Birmingham?
The number of trains from Oxford to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Oxford to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Oxford to Birmingham?
When taking the train from Oxford to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

18/11

£30

19/11

£36

Today

£30

21/11

£30

22/11

£27

23/11

£36

24/11

£30

25/11

£27

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Birmingham was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £27

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 £27 to £134 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 £27, which is on 2025-11-22.