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Compare train and bus for Bath to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Oxford
How to get from Bath to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX403 · TAOXF7:20 AM4h10Bath, Bus Station11:30 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$1051One-way1 transfer
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NX403 · TAOXF4:00 AM5h00Bath, Bus Station9:00 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX403 · TAOXF6:15 PM3h50Bath, Bus Station10:05 PMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$1051One-way1 transfer
Other options
NX403 · TAOXF7:20 AM4h40Bath, Bus Station12:00 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$1051One-way1 transfer
NX403 · TAOXF11:15 AM4h05Bath, Bus Station3:20 PMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$1051One-way1 transfer
NX403 · TAOXF11:15 AM4h35Bath, Bus Station3:50 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$1051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Oxford costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Oxford by train.
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