Luton to Oxford bus

Buses from Luton to Oxford

Picturesque, historic Oxford is a must-visit destination in the UK, and one that's well-connected to the rest of the country by bus. At its quickest, the journey from Luton takes less than two hours, which is ideal for those flying in to Luton Airport for a quick vacation, or for those already based in Luton itself. Direct buses depart a few times a day at regular intervals.

Which bus companies travel from Luton to Oxford?

All buses along this route are provided by National Express, which is the biggest long-distance bus provider in the UK. National Express buses depart from both Luton Airport and from the center of Luton. They serve two destinations in Oxford: Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and the famous Oxford High Street.

How long is the bus from Luton to Oxford?

The fastest bus from Luton to Oxford takes just 1 hour 55 minutes when traveling direct from Luton Airport to Oxford Gloucester Green. Perhaps surprisingly, this is a night bus which departs at around 11:20 p.m. The slowest journey takes 4 hours 15 minutes, while the average journey takes around 3 hours.

How many buses are there from Luton to Oxford?

Travelers can expect to find around 8 direct buses per day to Oxford from Luton. These all depart from Luton Airport and reach Oxford's Gloucester Green Bus Station. There are also around 27 indirect buses on a typical day. Most of these will depart from Luton Station Interchange in downtown Luton. Most indirect trains reach Oxford Gloucester Green, but around 7 per day will reach Oxford High Street.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Luton to Oxford?

Departure bus stations: Buses depart from Luton Airport and Luton Station Interchange. Luton Airport Bus Station is located right at the terminal building of London Luton Airport. Many local and regional bus routes arrive here. Luton Station Interchange sits just outside Luton Railway Station, right in the heart of Luton. 

Arrival bus stations: Buses arrive at Oxford Gloucester Green and Oxford High Street. Gloucester Green is Oxford's main bus station, located directly in the center of the city. Long-distance buses depart from here, serving London and many other UK destinations. Oxford High Street is not a bus station but a bus stop along the most famous street in Oxford.