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Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Oxford

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21

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

3hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

05:13 / 23:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Oxford

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Lancaster and Oxford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Lancaster to Oxford is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 24 mins.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, GWR, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Oxford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Lancaster to Oxford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 32 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Lancaster to Oxford

Journeys from Lancaster to Oxford Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:13
    5 hrs 3 mins4 changes
    10:16
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:50
    4 hrs 27 mins1 change
    10:17
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:00
    4 hrs 14 mins1 change
    11:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:58
    4 hrs 16 mins1 change
    12:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:59
    4 hrs 15 mins1 change
    13:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:58
    4 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    14:08
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:57
    4 hrs 18 mins1 change
    15:15
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:49
    4 hrs 26 mins1 change
    16:15
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:39
    4 hrs 34 mins4 changes
    17:13
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:57
    4 hrs 17 mins1 change
    17:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:59
    4 hrs 16 mins1 change
    18:15
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:40
    4 hrs 32 mins4 changes
    19:12
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:58
    4 hrs 16 mins1 change
    19:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:48
    4 hrs 27 mins1 change
    20:15
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:59
    4 hrs 14 mins1 change
    21:13
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:50
    4 hrs 23 mins1 change
    22:13
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:41
    3 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    23:13
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:40
    9 hrs 27 mins4 changes
    06:07
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:58
    10 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    07:03
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:46
    9 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    08:14
    Lancaster
    Oxford
    Lancaster to Oxford

About Lancaster Station

Station name Lancaster (LAN)
AddressLancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
Managed byVT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:15 - 19:45
Saturday 05:15 - 19:45
Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Oxford Station

Station name Oxford (OXF)
AddressOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Lancaster and Oxford

The travel time between Lancaster and Oxford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Lancaster and Oxford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:45.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Lancaster & Oxford. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, GWR, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Oxford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Lancaster and Oxford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.