- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to European painting. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
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 $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Oxford on Sun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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 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 $21.
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 |
![]() 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 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 $-16.20 (€-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 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | 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 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 4h41 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:28AM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:34AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:54AM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:03AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:58AM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Oxford buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 | Delayed 8:15 AM 1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 2:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:10 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h27 | 8:12 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h02 | 9:17 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 8:15 AM 7:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 1:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 3:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 11:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 1:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $21 (€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 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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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 of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to European painting. A top cultural stop in the city.
A distinctive anthropology and archaeology museum celebrated for densely displayed objects from around the world. Its atmospheric interior makes it one of Oxford’s most memorable visits.
A major natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, scientific specimens, and a striking neo-Gothic hall. Popular with both families and architecture lovers.
Oxford’s most famous street, lined with historic college buildings, churches, and classic views. Ideal for a first walk through the city centre.
One of Oxford’s signature urban spaces, surrounded by the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian buildings, and college architecture. A prime photography location.
A scenic open space with classic views of college buildings, the river, and meadows. One of Oxford’s most photogenic walking areas.
A historic Oxford speciality: richly seasoned pork sausages, traditionally flavoured with herbs and spices, long associated with the city and its pubs.
A regional Oxfordshire pastry from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and dried fruit. It is a classic local sweet treat tied to the county’s baking tradition.
A hearty Oxford institution popularised by historic local dining rooms: slow-cooked beef in rich gravy with dumplings, ideal for traditional English comfort food.
A famous historic pub with a garden by the river, offering classic pub food and a relaxed Oxfordshire countryside feel close to the city.
A long-established fine dining restaurant by the river, respected for refined British cooking and a calm, romantic setting.
A well-known riverside pub outside central Oxford, popular for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a scenic traditional atmosphere.
Oxford is pricey by UK standards, driven by high accommodation costs and busy tourist areas, though pubs, chains, and supermarkets help keep food spending manageable.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, tip about 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes; not expected in pubs unless table service.
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Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford Railway Station
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.

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