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Compare bus and train for Bedford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Oxford:
A bus is $46 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Oxford costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East, Uno to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Oxford by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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