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Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture, and major European paintings.










Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
1h 55m
Average duration
2h 57m
Buses per day
36
Distance
59 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to Oxford:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Oxford costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -38m sooner (2h 8m by bus vs 1h 30m by car) and save roughly $-18.16 (€-14.91) compared to fuel and tolls ($35 (€28) vs $17 (€14)). 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.
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 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Oxford buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 1:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 5:05 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 2:50 PM 2:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 2:25 PM 2:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · UCX5 | 3:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 6:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 3:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 7:00 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 3:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 4:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h05 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 4:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 8:10 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 6:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 9:00 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 6:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 8:10 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h40 | 10:50 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 2:50 PM 8:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:25 PM 2:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 9:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 12:30 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 9:40 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 2:50 PM 11:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 2:25 PM 2:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 11:25 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 2:10 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:25 PM 11:25 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · TAOXF | 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h45 | 3:00 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 2:50 PM 1:20 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · UCX5 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 4:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 4:25 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | Delayed 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 7:05 PM 7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · UCX5 | 2:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 3:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 6:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 3:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h20 | 6:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 7:15 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · UCX5 | 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · UCX5 | 5:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 8:15 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 8:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · TAOXF | On time 7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h35 | 9:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 7:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX231 · TAOXF | On time 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h25 | 11:35 PM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 9:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX231 · TAOXF | On time 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 1:05 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX231 · TAOXF | On time 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 1:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX737 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
NX230 · TAOXF | 1:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 5:05 AM Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from London Luton Airport to Oxford run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture, and major European paintings.
A distinctive anthropology museum famed for densely displayed global collections, including masks, tools, textiles, and ceremonial objects.
A landmark Victorian museum with dinosaur skeletons, geology, and zoology collections in an impressive neo-Gothic glass-roofed hall.
Oxford’s grandest historic street, lined with college buildings, churches, and classic skyline views that define the city’s atmosphere.
One of Oxford’s most photographed spaces, surrounded by the Radcliffe Camera, historic colleges, and landmark university buildings.
A classic walking area with paths beside college grounds and rivers, offering postcard views of Oxford’s skyline and meadows.
A traditional pork sausage linked with Oxford since the 18th century, usually seasoned with herbs and spices. It is one of the city’s best-known local specialties.
A spiced, currant-filled puff pastry cake from nearby Banbury in Oxfordshire. It is a classic regional sweet often eaten with tea.
A dark, bitter orange marmalade associated with Oxford traditions and historic college breakfasts. It is a notable local preserve rather than a cooked dish.
A stylish Oxford institution in a Victorian conservatory, known for Mediterranean-influenced cooking, reliable service, and an elegant atmosphere.
An established upscale dining room in a landmark hotel, offering refined British dishes and a classic Oxford setting with a fireplace and terrace.
A historic riverside pub outside the center, known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts, and a picturesque setting with a traditional atmosphere.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and central dining, though pubs, chains, and supermarkets can keep daily costs manageable.
Service charge of 10-12.5% may be added in restaurants; if not, 10% is typical for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel help are optional.
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Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Oxford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Luton Airport to Oxford buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare London Luton Airport and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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