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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 €11. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m 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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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Oxford
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There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Oxford. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Oxford is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Oxford:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€15) from Bournemouth to Oxford.
The fastest way from Bournemouth to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 52 min.
There are alternative travel options to Oxford that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
Oxford is approximately 76 miles (122 km) away from Bournemouth.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Oxford is:
- 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bournemouth to Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Oxford:
- Buses most often depart from Bournemouth at Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Bournemouth and tend to arrive in Oxford.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Oxford:
- You can travel by bus to Oxford from Bournemouth with National Express, and you can find National Express Bournemouth to Oxford tickets for $13 (€12) on Omio.
- You can travel from Bournemouth to Oxford by train with CrossCountry, South Western Railway or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€15) with CrossCountry from Bournemouth to Oxford.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Oxford with National Express.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to take to Oxford with Cross Country.
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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