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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 11m. 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 | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Oxford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Oxford costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Oxford
How to get from Bournemouth to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1603:00 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station5:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
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NX1603:00 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station5:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G009247:40 PM1h54Bournemouth station (BMH)9:34 PMOxford station (OXF)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
G009024:40 PM1h58Bournemouth station (BMH)6:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$381One-way0 transfers
G008973:40 PM1h58Bournemouth station (BMH)5:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$381One-way0 transfers
G009176:40 PM1h58Bournemouth station (BMH)8:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$431One-way0 transfers
NX1608:00 AM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station10:35 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
NX16011:10 AM2h50Bournemouth, Coach Station2:00 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM6h35Bournemouth, Coach Station10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Oxford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Oxford costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 12 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 National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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