Oxford Station is in the county of Oxfordshire and is one of two stations in the city of Oxford, along with Oxford Parkway. Oxford Station has many landmarks on its doorstep including the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Prison & Castle, and Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Oxford Station is by far the busiest of the two mainline stations serving the city of Oxford, with 8.7 million passengers passing through the railway station in 2019-20. Oxford Station is managed by Great Western Railway which also operates two lines that have Oxford Station as their terminus station. Oxford Railway Station has four platforms.
Oxford Station was originally opened on Western Road, Grandpont by Great Western Railway in June 1844. A new station was opened by Great Western Railway on Park End Street in October 1852. The station was then substantially rebuilt in 1971.
Services from Oxford Railway Station run to major cities across the country including London, Newcastle, and Manchester. Chiltern Railways operates a regular service to London Marylebone and Great Western Railway operates a train to London Paddington which also stops at Reading.
Station Area Map
Oxford Station is situated on Park End Street, Oxford just to the west of the city centre and east of the River Thames. Oxford Parkway which is situated to the North of Oxford Station can be reached in 10 minutes by train. The History of Science Museum, The Covered Market, and Oxford Botanic Garden are all near Oxford Railway Station.
Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, and CrossCountry operate services that pass through Oxford Station. Chiltern Railways services go to Stratford-upon-Avon and London Marylebone Station, Great Western Railway services stop at London Paddington and Reading, and CrossCountry trains stop in Manchester and Newcastle.
Hotels Near Oxford Train Station
The Randolph Hotel
Holiday Inn, Oxford
Holiday Inn Express Oxford - Kassam Stadium
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1HS
General Information
Station Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Saturday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Sunday – 07:00 to 01:35
Ticket Buying and Collection
You can book cheap train tickets to Oxford with Split My Fare. You will have the option to receive e-Tickets via email or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines at Oxford Railway Station. Any queries can be answered at the ticket office.
Passenger Services
Help Desk
On the main concourse.
- Monday to Friday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Saturday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Sunday – 07:00 to 01:35
Lost Luggage
- Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 19:00
- Saturday – 09:00 to 17:00
- Sunday – 10:00 to 16:30
Station Facilities
ATMs
ATMs are available at the station.
Pay Phones
Pay phones are available at the station which takes card and coins.
Post Box
There is a post box available at the station.
Shops
There is a Coffee Shop and Marks & Spencer at the station.
Tourism Office
There is a Tourism Office at the station.
Waiting Room
Waiting room opening hours:
- Monday - Friday 04:00 - 00:45
- Saturday 05:00 - 23:30
- Sunday 07:15 - 00:05
Accessibility
Accessible Toilets
The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
Assistance
Assistance is available from station staff.
- Help desk on the main concourse.
- Monday to Friday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Saturday – 04:00 to 01:35
- Sunday – 07:00 to 01:35
Ramp for Train Access
A ramp for train access is available at the station.
Step Free Access
Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available at the station.
Toilets
The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
Ticket Office
In the ticket hall.
Ticket Office Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 05:45 to 20:00
- Saturday – 07:30 to 20:00
- Sunday – 07:15 to 20:00
Ticket Office Counter
The ticket office can be used by wheelchair users.
Induction Loop
There is an induction loop available at this station in the ticket office.
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines are situated by the ticket office.
WiFi
Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi" at the station.
Parking
There is a car park at the station with 530 spaces available which is open 24 hours a day.
Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1HS
Bicycle Facilities
There is bicycle storage available for 1064 bikes at the station with CCTV.
Popular Routes
With many services running from Oxford Station there are many popular routes you could take with destinations to pick from including Manchester, Newcastle, and London. Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway run regular local and national services. For more information on popular routes, click below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the main train station in Oxford?
Oxford Station is the main train station in Oxford. Oxford Station serves more passengers than Oxford Parkway which is just outside the city centre.
How far is Oxford train station from town?
Oxford Station is situated about 0.5 miles west of the city centre, northwest of Frideswide Square.
Is there a drop off point at Oxford train station?
There is a drop off point at Oxford station, in the parking area situated within the Central Station. This parking area can be accessed from the entrance on Park End Street.
Does Oxford station have toilets?
Oxford Station has toilets which are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
Does Oxford station have lifts?
Oxford Station has lifts providing step free access to all platforms.