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

The cheapest train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 55m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Oxford to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on 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 07:05. And the latest train departs at 21:09.

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?

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

Which train operator has 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 £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 3 December
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 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Oxford	1h 8m	17:18	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 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:39	Oxford	1h 12m	10:51	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	07:40	Oxford	1h 11m	08:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:39	Oxford	1h 12m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:39	Oxford	1h 12m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	11:40	Oxford	1h 13m	12:53	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:40	Oxford	1h 13m	12:53	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:06	Oxford	1h 12m	19:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:41	Oxford	1h 10m	16:51	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:40	Oxford	1h 11m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:40	Oxford	1h 11m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:39	Oxford	1h 12m	11:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Birmingham on 8 December
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 9 December
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

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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 £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£10 - £43	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £141	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £14	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

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 Oxford to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Oxford to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 55m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Oxford to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on 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 07:05. And the latest train departs at 21:09.
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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has 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

30/11

£54

01/12

£41

Today

£30

03/12

£36

04/12

£27

05/12

£54

06/12

£54

07/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Birmingham was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

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 £24 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 £24, which is on 2025-12-07.