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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 on Sep 18
$81
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$89
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 18
14
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swindon to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Oxford will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Swindon to Oxford without transferring at least once.
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NX403 · TAOXFOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a bus costs an average of $77.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Swindon to Oxford:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Swindon to Oxford costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-65.69. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:44AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:19AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Oxford buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX403 · TAOXF | 4:40 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h50 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX403 · TAOXF | 4:44 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h46 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 5:25 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h55 | 9:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 5:29 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h51 | 9:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 8:05 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h50 | 11:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 8:09 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h46 | 11:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 10:15 AM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h40 | 1:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 10:19 AM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h36 | 1:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 12:45 PM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 4h00 | 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 12:49 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h56 | 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 3:00 PM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 4h05 | 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 3:04 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 4h01 | 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 5:10 PM Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h40 | 8:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX401 · TAOXF | 5:15 PM Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h35 | 8:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Swindon to Oxford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 56m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:15 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’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 Swindon 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 Swindon to Oxford buses use the Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby eateries available in the city center.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2). ATMs are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2).
Available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2): Accessible for standard wheelchairs.
Swindon, Queen's Drive is 1 km from Swindon city centre. Public transport options include:
Swindon, Queen's Drive has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive. ATMs are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon, Queen's Drive.
Available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon, Queen's Drive: The station is accessible with provisions for disabled passengers.
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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