- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, the oldest public museum in the UK, featuring art and antiquities from around the world.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Oxford will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Oxford on Mon, May 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes 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 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Milton Keynes to Oxford:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Oxford costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
You'll arrive about -1h -36m sooner (1h 47m by bus vs 1h 11m by car) and save roughly $-2.20 (€-1.78) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $15 (€12)). 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 Megabus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Oxford buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX737 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 1h15 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 1:00 PM 3:25 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 1h15 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 1:00 PM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 1h20 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 1:00 PM 11:45 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 1h20 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 1:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 3:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 2:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 2:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 4:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 3:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 5:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 4:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 4:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 6:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 5:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 7:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 6:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 8:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 7:30 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h20 | 8:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
UCX5 | 7:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h55 | 9:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 10:00 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1h15 | 11:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Milton Keynes | 1h55 | 1:35 PM Oxford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Oxford run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:05 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 museum of art and archaeology, the oldest public museum in the UK, featuring art and antiquities from around the world.
Renowned for its collections of archaeology and ethnography from all parts of the world, located within the Museum of Natural History.
Home to Oxford University's collections of geological and zoological specimens, situated in a stunning neo-Gothic building.
The oldest botanic garden in Britain, home to an impressive collection of plants and exotic species.
Commonly referred to as 'The High', this street is famous for its elegant architecture and central location within the city.
Extensive parkland owned by the University of Oxford, offering beautiful walking trails and picnic spots.
A quintessentially English afternoon snack, Cream Tea consists of tea served with scones, clotted cream, and jam.
Traditional British dish. Deep-fried fish in batter served with thick-cut fries.
Distinctly flavored sausages known for their seasoning of sage, thyme, and nutmeg.
Traditional pub with a cozy atmosphere, serving French cuisine alongside British classics.
Elegant dining by the river with contemporary European dishes. Ideal for punting trips.
Historic pub known for being frequented by the Inklings, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Offers classic British pub food.
Oxford can be expensive, especially for dining and accommodation, but budget options are available.
10-15% in restaurants, round up in taxis, not expected in cafes.
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Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford City Centre
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