It really does look like this station has been completely renewed, which is sort of a shame because it feels that lot more modern that other ones. Mind you, it is sort of a major hub (to the extent that Oxford is a major hub - it's mostly a town) but I can say that trains do come through here on a reasonably regular basis. It isn't a bad station, and it is a short ride to London as well. read more

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The train station has improved in the past few years. There are more food shops, including a marks and Spencer's. The signage needs some work though. It would be good to know where the first car stops, in addition to which cars at which end. There are slow but reliable lifts available for those with luggage, which they really do not want you to take on escalators. The taxi we used when leaving the train station didn't want to put his meter on, and we agreed on his price of 20£. This actually ended up working out for us but something to be aware of. read more

Changing trains here because my train to Reading was canceled, it's a very boring station on the Great Western station with only a few services. Step free access from the parking lot to the platforms exists. There is a combined Pumpkin and WH Smith that is a good waiting area to grab a cup of coffee while you hang out. You'll want to request a BITE card to get a 20% discount on your purchases at this and many other railway food vendors. read more

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I cannot say enough about this amazing town! The history is so rich with authors like CS Lewis and Tolkien as well as many scenes from Harry Potter being filmed in the town. The restaurants are great and you feel like you're in a fairytale as you walk around. We happened to be there during the Christmas market and that added to the fantastic atmosphere! read more

Considering how busy Oxford is with tourists and students, you would think the train station would be at least serviceable. No such luck. I arrived at the station on Thursday afternoon. Firstly, the ticket barriers are a nightmare- you have to queue through some doors and squash through the narrow space to get to the barriers. The platforms are fine and what you would expect. The station has limited seating, a coffee stall selling the worst coffee I've had in some time and the usual WH Smith and M&S. The place needs modernising, more seats, better catering options and a less stressful ticket barrier arrangement. read more

Yep, it's small. Yep, Oxford is huge. Yep, it's a train station and does what it says on the tin. Yep, it's a one way in - one way out joint. Yep, the train displays are easy to see. Yep, there are better looking stations. No, not many facilities but who cares...you didn't come to live in the station did you?! read more

A bit hit and miss, if you turn up just as the number 5 bus has unloaded, it can take up to 20mins to queue for your ticket! Recently installed ticket machines have helped somewhat. The station has had a bit of a facelift recently, though it still remains difficult to buy tickets for travel in the future as there is no travel centre. There are a number of cafes and a newsagents, as typical of many train stations. There is plenty of parking outside for cycles, though beware leaving yours for too long especially if it's a nice bike as these can often be stolen. Public transport links are good, though the buses in Oxford are expensive, with a single costing close to 2 pounds. If you're only going to the city centre to see the University, I would recommend walking, as it won't take more than 15 mins. Just ask for directions! read more

I rarely use the station in oxford..the bus system is just too good and cheap. However, when i do have to use the trains, i always regret it. You would think that there would be a good rail line to londonbut no. Everything goes north, not saying that thats not helpful. But when you have this many students in one placepeople want to go to london, not birmingham. read more

A small but perfectly formed terminal for entering and exiting the fine city of Oxford, this train station has great amenities but doesn't think it's a shopping mall like many city stations seem to. A compact M&S food shop is perfect for travelling snacks plus there's a cafe with seats outside so you can wait in comfort for your train. I travelled in to and out of Oxford on a Saturday and it didn't seem busy at all, maybe the problems my fellow reviewers have experienced are more of a weekday thing? read more

The only station in the country where the staff think they're night club bouncers. Not in any way focussed on customer satisfaction. Example: I was late for my train, which was about to leave. I knew my ticket wouldn't work through the electric barrier, so I approached the guy at the entrance gate. He refused to check my ticket and let me through, even though he was already holding the gate open for someone else. I had to demonstrate to him how the ticket wouldn't work though the gate. I missed my train as a result, and got home an hour later. The very next day, I saw the same member of staff letting a young woman through, no questions asked, and then leering after her with his colleagues. Total professionals then. Oh and the toilets stink as well. read more

I cannot say I have been to a massive amount of train stations, but Oxford Rail Station gets the job done. There is at least 1 bus from every corner of Oxford that stays at the station, and there is a plentiful amount of bicycle lock up points. The abandoned bike collection did get bad a few years ago but they have made a good point of cleaning it out and it is respectable again. The inside offers your usual train station fare, food, new stand, etc. and a small sit down area. All on the south side of the main building. On the north side is ticketing with a good amount of automated machines and cash machines and ticketing windows. I would have to say that one of the best things about this station is that it is essentially a rail gateway to central south England, and so you you can get a train to pretty much anywhere with little hassle, not to mention this means that there is a train on its way to London via Reading almost every 15 minutes. The food provisions if you have a layover of any sorts are not great with a small cafe on the northbound track side, but its hours are not dependable and so you are left with vending machine options, however as you probably wont be waiting long you could always just grab a sandwich on the train as a good percent of them have a food carriage. read more

If you need to print off your tickets go there 15minutes early because it takes awhile for the tickets to print out from the machine

I don't like this station. Is is quite small and lacking in amenities considering the significance and size of the town it serves. Also the location is not very handy for the centre or in particularly pleasant as an area. I suppose it could be worse, because it is easily walk-able. read more

Easy to access by bicycle with lots of bike parking (though it's easy to forget exactly where you've left yours). There's a frequent direct bus service from Cowley where I live, or it's a short walk from the city centre. There's 20 mins free parking right by the station entrance for pick up and set down, which is very handy. I haven't used the commuter parking. The station is small, and currently being refurbished. A few kiosks for coffee, smoothies, Millies cookies, Upper Crust, WH Smith, and tourist information. Not many places to sit. Can be long queues for the ticket office, but always best to book online in advance if possible - £4 single to London, which is even cheaper than the coach. Train punctuality can be a problem on the West coast line. read more

Kind of small considering how big Oxford is, but decent enough, with the usual Marks and Spencer/WH Smith/pasty shop amenities and regular services to London Paddington read more

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Railway stations...a necessary evil and rarely a fun experience, and one of those strange places which are best if you don't really notice them. Sadly, Oxford railway station is one which is hard to ignore and to forget. Let's start with the positives: access is excellent; it has its own circular road leading to it, with excellent bus connection round Oxford and to other cities; there are always taxis queuing outside, and there are lots and lots of bike racks, including some undercover ones. If you travel by car, things are a little more complicated, with parking prices painfully high in an attempt to discourage shoppers from taking advantage of the car park's location. There's some complicated payment system involving text messages, which seems to work half the time and not the rest. The queues for tickets are usually relatively short, which is surprising, considering the amount of time it takes to buy a ticket. Perhaps people who have experienced The Queue soon learn to use the ticket machines instead (which I would definitely recommend unless you have a student/OAP railcard). When I last went, they were renovating the ticket office, so there were signs apologising for delays, but that's certainly no excuse for only having 2 members of staff dealing with reservations and tickets during peak travelling times. So, assuming you've arrived 30 minutes in advance of your travelling time and got a ticket, what else is there to do? There are some nice little cafes and places to sit, clean toilets and stands with free Metro newspapers. There are lots of staff to ask about trains and directions, and there's a comprehensive timetable if you can squeeze by the side of the barriers where staff tend to gather. I advise taking a book and a bundle of patience, and using the ticket machine. read more

unfriendly station staff , cold and beggers constantly aski.g for money. Not the nicest of places to wait while your train is late, which you know it will be. enough said. read more

where do i start, the actual staion it's self is very clean and tidy the staff are not to helpful you have to book your car parking either at the desk when you book your ticket or over the phone using a platform code, well the last time i used the train the cashier didn't book my car park and it wasn't until i was on the train that i relised and do you think i could get through to anyone at oxfor dstation to get the platform code NO not at all every number you ring tell you know you cannot speak to anyone until you get to the other end of your journey and the station may be able to sort it out. useless iif i'd left something really important i'd have been furious. i even enquired that if i had left a bomb could you not get through to the station and they obviously they would need to let them know so i enquired so you can speak to the station, and no was the answer. why is every where stopping you speak to a real person at the place you callin about. read more