- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology, known for major collections from Ancient Egypt to modern art.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Radley to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 4 miles (7 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Radley to Oxford:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Radley to Oxford costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
You'll arrive about -1h -12m sooner (30m by bus vs 18m by car) and save roughly $-2.68 (€-2.19) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $2 (€2)). 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 Oxford Bus Company.
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 Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 06:31AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:56AM | Arrival Time 07:18AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:23AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:41AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 02:23PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 03:46PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 04:06PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 04:26PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 05:51PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:26PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:34PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:04PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:34PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:34PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:04PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:34PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
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Buses from Radley to Oxford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 4 miles (7 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 4 miles (7 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Radley 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.

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