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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 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 bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Oxford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Oxford costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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