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Compare train and bus for Bracknell to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bracknell to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bracknell to Oxford costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bracknell to Oxford
How to get from Bracknell to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L805948:16 AM0h52Bracknell station (BCE)9:08 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
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L805948:16 AM0h52Bracknell station (BCE)9:08 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
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L805948:16 AM0h52Bracknell station (BCE)9:08 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
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L806219:45 AM0h53Bracknell station (BCE)10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
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L806038:44 AM0h54Bracknell station (BCE)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
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L8063910:44 AM0h54Bracknell station (BCE)11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$281One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF4:20 AM2h35Bracknell, Bus Station6:55 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF5:20 AM2h45Bracknell, Bus Station8:05 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF10:08 PM2h52Bracknell, Bus Station1:00 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bracknell to Oxford costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Martins Heron (MAO) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bracknell, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
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