Oxford from London
The best day trips from London to Oxford
Oxford with the Harry Potter studio, Oxford with Windsor and Stonehenge, and Oxford with Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle: here is which trip to book, with honest advice on how much time you really get in Oxford, the train on your own and what costs extra.
See our 6 picks
Yes, Oxford is an easy day trip from London by train or tour. Trains from Paddington take from 56 minutes. Tours that add other places start from €87.
Our 6 picks for Oxford day trips from London
Five coach and minibus days that include Oxford, then the Harry Potter studio and Oxford trip. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
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from €87 per person Our top pick 10–12 hours 4.3 (2,937) reviews on GetYourGuide
Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge
A coach day with a walking tour of Oxford, plus Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Castle and Stonehenge entry come with the options that include them.
Best for Oxford plus two big sights
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from €94 per person 10–11 hours 4.4 (886) reviews on GetYourGuide
Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick
A walking tour of Oxford, a drive through the Cotswolds and free time in Stratford. Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace come with the options that include them.
Best for A guided day: a guide walks you round Oxford
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from €184 per person 11 h 30 min 4.9 (126) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small group: Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds
A 16-seat minibus with guided walks in Oxford and Stratford. Bottled water is included, and you are dropped in central London. Shakespeare’s Birthplace entry and lunch are extra.
Best for Small groups and a quieter day
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from €94 per person 10–11 hours 4.4 (117) reviews on GetYourGuide
Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle
A walk through Oxford, a drive through the Cotswolds and a stop at Warwick Castle. The listing says entrance fees are not included.
Best for Transport only: no entry fees included
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from €94 per person 10 hours 4.1 (315) reviews on GetYourGuide
Warwick, Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds
A walking tour of Oxford with a personal audio headset. Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace come with the options that include them. Coaches take up to 100 people.
Best for Four places at a set price
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from €181 per person 11 hours 4.7 (5,400) reviews on GetYourGuide
Harry Potter studio and Oxford
Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets (4 hours), then a 1-hour guided walk and 1 hour of free time in Oxford. College entry is extra, and colleges may close without notice. Check the cancellation terms on the listing.
Best for Harry Potter fans
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Oxford day trips compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge | €87 per person | 10–12 hours | max 53 | Yes | Oxford plus two big sights | The lowest price here, rated 4.3 from 2,937 reviews. |
| Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick | €94 per person | 10–11 hours | max 53 | Yes | A guided day: a guide walks you round Oxford | Guided, with entry options for Warwick Castle and the Birthplace, rated 4.4 from 886 reviews. |
| Small group: Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds | €184 per person | 11 h 30 min | max 16 | Yes | Small groups and a quieter day | The best-rated pick here, 4.9 from 126 reviews. |
| Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle | €94 per person | 10–11 hours | Not stated | Yes | Transport only: no entry fees included | Transport to the same places, with a small-group option, rated 4.4 from 117 reviews. |
| Warwick, Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds | €94 per person | 10 hours | max 100 | Yes | Four places at a set price | A 10-hour day with a headset to hear the guide, rated 4.1 from 315 reviews. |
| Harry Potter studio and Oxford | €181 per person | 11 hours | Not stated | No | Harry Potter fans | Studio tickets and Oxford in one booking, rated 4.7 from 5,400 reviews. |
Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge
€87 per person10–12 hours 4.3 (2,937)
Details
- Group size
- max 53
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Oxford plus two big sights
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price here, rated 4.3 from 2,937 reviews.
Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick
€94 per person10–11 hours 4.4 (886)
Details
- Group size
- max 53
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- A guided day: a guide walks you round Oxford
- Why we picked it
- Guided, with entry options for Warwick Castle and the Birthplace, rated 4.4 from 886 reviews.
Small group: Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds
€184 per person11 h 30 min 4.9 (126)
Details
- Group size
- max 16
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Small groups and a quieter day
- Why we picked it
- The best-rated pick here, 4.9 from 126 reviews.
Oxford, Stratford, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle
€94 per person10–11 hours 4.4 (117)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Transport only: no entry fees included
- Why we picked it
- Transport to the same places, with a small-group option, rated 4.4 from 117 reviews.
Warwick, Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds
€94 per person10 hours 4.1 (315)
Details
- Group size
- max 100
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Four places at a set price
- Why we picked it
- A 10-hour day with a headset to hear the guide, rated 4.1 from 315 reviews.
Harry Potter studio and Oxford
€181 per person11 hours 4.7 (5,400)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- No
- Who it suits
- Harry Potter fans
- Why we picked it
- Studio tickets and Oxford in one booking, rated 4.7 from 5,400 reviews.
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
How much time you get in Oxford
On a combined tour, Oxford is one stop of several, so expect a few hours at most. Only the Harry Potter trip states its time: a 1-hour guided walk and 1 hour free.
The other tours list a walking tour of Oxford but no set time. If you want a full day in Oxford, the train is the better choice.
Our day-trip guide compares every coach day trip from London, whoever runs it.
What you see in Oxford in a day
Most tours walk you past the colleges and through the old streets of the city centre. Going inside a college costs extra on every tour here.
The Harry Potter trip warns that colleges may close without notice. So treat a college visit as a bonus, not a promise.
London to Oxford by train
The fastest train from London to Oxford leaves from Paddington: GWR takes from 56 minutes direct. Chiltern Railways runs from Marylebone, fastest 1 hour 12 minutes, about 72 trains a day.
Chiltern lists advance singles from £5.40 on its own site. For London stations and fares, see our getting around London page.
Oxford to London: the trip back
Trains run back to Paddington and Marylebone through the evening. Check the time of the last train before you go out for dinner.
Chiltern’s current timetable runs to 12 December 2026. A new one starts after that, so check times again.
Oxford by coach: the Oxford Tube
The Oxford Tube coach runs 24 hours a day, up to every 10 minutes, with no need to book. It has no peak or off-peak prices.
London stops include Victoria (Buckingham Palace Road), Marble Arch, Baker Street, Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd’s Bush. In Oxford, it stops at Gloucester Green. Big bags up to 20 kg go in the hold.
Oxford with Blenheim or the Cotswolds by car
A car lets you add Blenheim Palace or a Cotswold village to Oxford in one day. None of the tours here stops at Blenheim.
Without a car, Blenheim is still easy: Blenheim says to take the S3 bus from Oxford station to Woodstock.
To add Blenheim Palace or the Cotswold villages on your own schedule:
Oxford to Heathrow and Gatwick
From Oxford, go through London to reach the airports. From Paddington, the Heathrow Express takes 15 minutes to Terminals 2 and 3. From Victoria, the Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes non-stop.
Before you book an Oxford day trip
Know your time in Oxford
On a combined tour, Oxford is one stop of several. Take the train if Oxford is your main goal.
College entry is extra
No tour here includes going inside a college. Colleges can also close without notice.
Check the meeting point
Several tours have two meeting points, set by your option. Check your ticket the night before.
Mind the last train
If you go by train, check the last train back to Paddington or Marylebone before you plan dinner.
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