- Must visit
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The university’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Oxford will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 54 buses that leave London for Oxford on Thu, Aug 20, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 46 m 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.
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OLOXTOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oxford:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oxford costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 43m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly $19 (€15) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $46 (€37)). 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, FlixBus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:56AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:07AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:34AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:54AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:03AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:54AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:58AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:54AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:58AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:54AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:51AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:52AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:34AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:23AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 11:06AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:07AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 11:46AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:48AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:56AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 12:13PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:44AM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:49AM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 02:08PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 02:12PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 03:16PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:32PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:16PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 06:17PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:04PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:32PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:16PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:18PM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:27PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 08:03PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:46PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 09:58PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:18PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:34PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:03AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Oxford buses for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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OLOXT | 3:51 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 6:32 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 4:06 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 6:47 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 4:21 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 7:02 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 4:36 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 7:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 5:06 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:31 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 5:18 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:43 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 5:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 8:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 8:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 6:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 8:26 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 6:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h06 | 8:51 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h01 | 9:01 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h01 | 9:16 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h01 | 9:31 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:46 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 9:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:02 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 9:58 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:18 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 10:14 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:34 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 10:29 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 10:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h54 | 11:44 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 10:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 12:03 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 10:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h52 | 12:32 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h49 | 12:59 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h49 | 1:29 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · TAOXF | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h26 | 3:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · TAOXF | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h26 | 3:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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OLOXT | 12:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h46 | 1:56 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 1:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h44 | 2:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 2:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h44 | 3:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 3:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h44 | 4:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 4:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h44 | 5:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 7:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 6:28 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 8:44 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 6:58 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:08 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:34 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:44 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 7:54 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:03 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:09 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:18 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:24 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:33 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:44 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:53 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 8:59 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:06 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:13 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:29 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:36 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:39 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:46 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 9:51 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:58 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 10:06 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:13 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 12:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT | 10:21 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:28 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 10:36 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:43 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 10:51 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 12:59 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:01 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 1:09 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:14 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 1:23 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:24 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 1:33 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:34 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 1:43 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 11:49 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 1:57 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 11:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h45 | 2:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT | 12:04 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 2:12 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 12:19 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 2:28 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 12:39 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 2:48 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 12:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 3:16 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 3:37 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 3:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT | 1:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 4:11 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 1:56 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h32 | 4:28 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 4:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 2:16 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h34 | 4:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 2:36 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 5:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 5:41 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 6:01 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT | 3:36 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 6:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Oxford run on average 81 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 68 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 81 |
Direct buses 68 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 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’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
World-famous museum of archaeology and anthropology with remarkable collections from ancient Egypt to Pacific cultures.
Britain’s oldest public museum displays global art and archaeology, including classical sculpture, paintings, and Egyptian antiquities.
Oxford’s historic main street is lined with colleges, churches, and grand facades, making it essential for first-time visitors.
A central square framed by the Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, and university buildings, offering one of Oxford’s defining views.
A peaceful riverside path popular for walking and punting views, giving a greener, more local side of Oxford.
A hearty Oxfordshire sausage made with pork and veal, often seasoned with lemon and herbs. It is a long-standing county specialty linked to local butchers.
A rustic Oxfordshire pie of seasoned pork, bacon, apples and cider. It reflects the county's farming traditions and classic English pub cooking.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Banbury, filled with currants, raisins and spice. It is one of Oxfordshire's best-known historic baked treats.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Historic riverside pub with a strong reputation for cask ales and classic British dishes in a traditional and atmospheric setting.
Historic covered market institution serving Oxford sausages, breakfasts and traditional British comfort food in a casual setting.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs. Transit is manageable, but central accommodation and tourist-area meals raise daily budgets.
Restaurants may add 10-12.5% service; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional, usually small change.
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Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford City Centre
As an economic alternative to the train, direct buses to Oxford from London Victoria bus Station are a popular travel option for tourists, students or business travellers heading to the historic university city. Frequent daily departures from the capital take a little under two hours to reach Oxford, with a choice of two stops in the city. Departure times range from early morning to just before midnight, with additional indirect connections also available for overnight travellers.
UK national bus company National Express provides direct buses from London to Oxford seven days a week. In addition it also provides indirect overnight connections from London Victoria bus Station, requiring one change en route, at Heathrow Airport.
The fastest buses on the 60-mile route from London Victoria to Oxford are late evening connections taking around one hour and 25 minutes to reach the stop on Oxford High Street and a further 15 minutes to reach Gloucester Green Bus Station. At busier times, journeys take up to 20 minutes longer. Overnight indirect connections via Heathrow Airport take between three and four hours to complete the trip to Oxford.
Daily schedules begin with hourly early morning departures, with frequency increasing to every half hour from mid-morning throughout the day and evening. The final direct departure leaves London Victoria around midnight. There are also three overnight indirect connections, with a change at Heathrow Airport.
Departure Station: buses depart from London Victoria bus Station. Situated on the south-west side of central London, Victoria bus Station has public transport connections on city buses from Buckingham Palace Road and three Underground train lines from the nearby subway station. Facilities at the station concourse include a bakery, coffee bar, food shop, currency exchange bureaux and left baggage desk.
Arrival Station: bus arrives at either Oxford High Street or Gloucester Green Bus Station. buses from London stop at the High Street just east of the city center, before continuing to the Gloucester Green Bus Station, a short walk west of the centre. The bus station has coffee shops and snack bars, with plenty of shops and baggage storage facilities available on the adjacent Green.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 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 and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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.
Oxford, Sandhills is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford, Sandhills has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford, Sandhills. ATMs are available at Oxford, Sandhills.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Sandhills.
Available at Oxford, Sandhills: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Sandhills: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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