- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture, and major European paintings.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Oxford will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 18 trains that leave Bristol for Oxford on Fri, Jul 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
V96299
W34490 · C47840
W34493 · W34889
G15062
W34493 · Y15423
W34493 · W34889
G14897 · W34865
G15062
W34472 · G14991
V96299Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Bristol to Oxford:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Oxford costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Oxford trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V96309 · W34857 | On time 4:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 6:11 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34456 · C00996 | On time 5:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 6:46 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14893 · G15359 | On time 5:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 7:24 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14894 · G14990 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h46 | 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14894 · C01003 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 7:52 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15058 | 7:14 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h20 | 8:34 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14896 · C01013 | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 8:51 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14896+ G00739 | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h43 | 9:13 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14897 · Y15417 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h43 | 9:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14897 · W34865 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14898 · G15362 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h28 | 9:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14898+ G00858 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h09 | 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34472 · G14991 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15062 | 9:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 10:26 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14899 · C01012 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h20 | 10:50 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14899+ G00701 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 11:10 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34477 · W34874 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34477+ G00861 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 11:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14900 · C47837 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 11:51 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14900 · W34879 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 12:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14901 · W34879 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 12:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14901+ G00866 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 12:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15066 | 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h11 | 12:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14902 · C01006 | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 12:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14903+ G00875 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 1:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34490 · C47840 | 12:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 1:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34493 · W34889 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
V96299 | 1:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h20 | 2:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14904 · C01005 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 2:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34498 · W34894 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h16 | 3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14905 · C47841 | 2:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 3:51 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14906 · Y15427 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 4:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15074 | 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h14 | 4:30 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14907 · C00993 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 4:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14908 · G15206 | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 5:23 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34510+ G00726 | 4:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 6:09 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34510 · V96306 · C47845 | 4:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 6:18 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2 transfers | |
G15078 | 5:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 6:29 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14909 · C01016 | 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h45 | 7:14 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14910 · C47847 | 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 7:22 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34519 · C47848 | 6:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 7:54 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14911 · W34913 | 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 8:18 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15082 | 7:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 8:32 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34523 · C00994 | 7:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 8:55 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14912 · W34918 | 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 9:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G14913 · W34923 | 9:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 10:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
G15086 | 9:10 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h17 | 10:27 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14914 · C47853 | 10:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 11:52 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
W34530 · W34932 | 10:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 12:41 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bristol to Oxford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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The University of Oxford’s world-famous museum of art and archaeology, known for Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture, and major European paintings.
A distinctive anthropology museum famed for densely displayed global collections, including masks, tools, textiles, and ceremonial objects.
A landmark Victorian museum with dinosaur skeletons, geology, and zoology collections in an impressive neo-Gothic glass-roofed hall.
Oxford’s grandest historic street, lined with college buildings, churches, and classic skyline views that define the city’s atmosphere.
One of Oxford’s most photographed spaces, surrounded by the Radcliffe Camera, historic colleges, and landmark university buildings.
A classic walking area with paths beside college grounds and rivers, offering postcard views of Oxford’s skyline and meadows.
A traditional pork sausage linked with Oxford since the 18th century, usually seasoned with herbs and spices. It is one of the city’s best-known local specialties.
A spiced, currant-filled puff pastry cake from nearby Banbury in Oxfordshire. It is a classic regional sweet often eaten with tea.
A dark, bitter orange marmalade associated with Oxford traditions and historic college breakfasts. It is a notable local preserve rather than a cooked dish.
A stylish Oxford institution in a Victorian conservatory, known for Mediterranean-influenced cooking, reliable service, and an elegant atmosphere.
An established upscale dining room in a landmark hotel, offering refined British dishes and a classic Oxford setting with a fireplace and terrace.
A historic riverside pub outside the center, known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts, and a picturesque setting with a traditional atmosphere.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and central dining, though pubs, chains, and supermarkets can keep daily costs manageable.
Service charge of 10-12.5% may be added in restaurants; if not, 10% is typical for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel help are optional.
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