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Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology, known for major collections from Ancient Egypt to modern art.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Buckingham to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buckingham to Oxford will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Buckingham for Oxford on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Buckingham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -3m sooner (1h 1m by bus vs 58m by car) and save roughly $-6.91 (€-5.60) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Buckingham to Oxford buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCX5 | 7:55 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 8:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:25 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 9:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:55 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 9:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 9:35 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 10:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 10:35 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 11:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 11:35 AM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 12:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 12:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 1:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 1:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 2:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 2:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 3:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 3:05 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 4:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 3:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 4:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 4:05 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 5:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 4:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 5:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:05 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:35 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 6:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:05 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:45 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 7:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:25 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 8:15 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 9:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 9:15 PM Buckingham, High Street | 1h00 | 10:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Buckingham to Oxford run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
The University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology, known for major collections from Ancient Egypt to modern art.
A distinctive anthropology and archaeology museum famous for densely displayed cases of global cultural objects and scientific curiosities.
Oxford’s main natural history museum, noted for dinosaur skeletons, scientific specimens, and the striking neo-Gothic building.
A central historic street lined with major university buildings, bookstores, and classic Oxford views ideal for first-time visitors.
Often considered one of England’s most beautiful streets, with elegant facades, churches, and college entrances.
The ceremonial heart of historic Oxford, surrounded by landmark buildings and one of the city’s most photographed spaces.
A historic local pork sausage, traditionally seasoned with sage and sometimes veal or beef, long associated with Oxfordshire pubs and colleges.
A famous Oxfordshire pastry from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and raisins in flaky pastry; a classic regional sweet treat.
A traditional thick-cut orange marmalade associated with the city’s breakfast tables and old English pantry traditions.
An established restaurant in a Victorian glasshouse, serving Mediterranean-leaning dishes in one of Oxford’s most distinctive dining rooms.
A respected fine-dining restaurant by the river, known for elegant European cooking, strong wine selection, and a refined Oxford occasion atmosphere.
A well-known historic riverside pub outside central Oxford, popular for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts, and a scenic traditional atmosphere.
Oxford is pricey by UK standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though pubs, chains, and takeaway options can keep daily costs lower.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip about 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxis; hotel tips are optional.
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Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford Railway Station
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