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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX160Cheapest
NX160Fastest
C75462Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Oxford
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Oxford:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Oxford costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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