How to travel from Bedford to Oxford

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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

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€68

Average price

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

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2h 35m

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2h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bedford to Oxford

How to get from Bedford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bedford to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressUCX5
10:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
12:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressUCX5
10:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
12:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressUCX5
10:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
12:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressUCX5
09:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
11:35AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressUCX5
08:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
10:35AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressUCX5
11:15AM2h20
Bedford, Bus Station
01:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bedford and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bedford to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bedford to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The distance from Bedford to Oxford is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Bedford to Oxford is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bedford to Oxford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bedford to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bedford to Oxford:
  • 20 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bedford to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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