How to travel from Bradford to Oxford

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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $67.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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Driving

$46

Average price

Cheapest

$118

Average price

$61

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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30m

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4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 8m

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30m

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3h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Oxford:

A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Oxford costing on average $118 (€97).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bradford and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bradford to Oxford among Omio's users.

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from Bradford to Oxford

How to get from Bradford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX131 · NX160
    4:30 AM10h55
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    3:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX131 · NX160
    4:30 AM10h55
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    3:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01140 · G01178+Northern RailG89274
    7:37 AM4h03
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $2121One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02165+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+CrossCountryG00710+Great Western RailwayW34622
    8:31 AM4h38
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    1:09 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $1371One-way
    4 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02161+Great Western RailwayW35115+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+CrossCountryG00706
    7:37 AM4h32
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    12:09 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $2001One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02161+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34879
    7:37 AM4h40
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $2001One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX737
    6:20 PM7h30
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    1:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Oxford:

A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Oxford costing on average $118 (€97).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Bradford to Oxford is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Oxford is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bradford to Oxford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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