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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
$56
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 31 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Oxford on Wed, Jul 22, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
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NX737Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about -2h 0m sooner (3h 50m by bus vs 1h 50m by car) and save roughly $-16.05 (€-13.20) compared to fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $29 (€24)). 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.
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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:54AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:54AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:54AM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX737 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 6:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h21 | 7:31 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 7:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h02 | 8:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h06 | 8:51 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h56 | 9:01 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 9:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h49 | 10:29 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 6:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 11:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h37 | 12:32 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h24 | 12:59 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h24 | 1:29 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 10:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h19 | 2:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h04 | 3:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
NX737 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h24 | 5:54 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h53 | 9:08 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h44 | 9:44 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h48 | 10:18 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 5:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h08 | 10:53 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h28 | 12:43 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h09 | 1:09 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h08 | 2:48 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h37 | 5:17 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · OLOXT | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h31 | 5:41 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford run on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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
Flights to England often land at Stansted Airport. This is about 60 kilometres outside London, which can be somewhat impractical when travelling to the capital. But for those who travel directly from Stansted to other cities of England, the location is ideal. One example is the Stansted - Oxford bus link. The distance to the home town of probably the most famous university in the world is 150 kilometres, which usually only takes about 3 hours by buses.
As with most other bus tours in England, the bus from Stansted to Oxford is also offered by National Express. The English company operates buses all over the country and connects all large and small cities with each other. Who wants to travel with the bus in England, will use sooner or later in any case a bus of National Express for it.
The direct drive to Oxford from Stansted takes about 3 hours. Most National Express journeys go directly to the university city, but there are also many connections with a stopover. In this case, the travel time for the Stansted - Oxford bus will increase to 4 hours or more. The buses almost always stop in London, either at Victoria Coach Station or at Heathrow Airport. Therefore, travellers can also easily travel to Oxford from there.
Whoever wants to travel from London to Oxford has numerous options every day of the week. Buses often leave Stansted as early as 1 am. After that there will be more buses throughout the night and day so that all travellers can find a bus right after arriving at the airport.
At which bus station does the bus depart from Stansted? As already mentioned, buses to Oxford depart from London Stansted airport. This is a good distance north of the city, the distance to the city centre is about 60 kilometres. The National Express bus station is located just outside the airport. Since this is not particularly large, the station should be very easy for travellers to find.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Oxford? The buses arrive in Oxford at different stops: High Street, Gloucester Green or St Aldate's. All of these stops are located very centrally and directly in the city centre. If you like, you can take a walk through the city from here or take a taxi or bus to your hotel or next destination.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Mountfitchet and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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