- 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
$77
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Oxford will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Reading to Oxford without transferring at least once.
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RRRA1 · TAOXFBuses from Reading to Oxford run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $6 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:37. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:37 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:43PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:44PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:26PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Oxford buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RRRA1 · TAOXF | 5:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h47 | 8:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 6:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h39 | 9:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 7:01 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h54 | 9:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 7:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h54 | 10:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 8:33 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h52 | 11:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 9:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h56 | 11:59 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 10:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h42 | 12:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 2:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h45 | 5:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 3:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h35 | 6:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 4:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h55 | 7:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 5:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h05 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 6:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h55 | 9:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 6:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h55 | 9:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 7:04 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h56 | 10:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 7:22 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h58 | 10:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 7:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h54 | 10:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 8:21 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h54 | 11:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 9:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 11:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 12:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 10:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 1:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 11:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 1:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 11:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 2:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 12:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 3:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 1:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 1:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h00 | 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 2:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h00 | 5:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 3:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h00 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 3:44 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h01 | 6:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 4:20 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h05 | 7:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · TAOXF | 5:00 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h05 | 8:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading to Oxford buses use the Reading, Blagrave Street to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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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