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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $133 (€111).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.40 (€0.33). The journey takes 5h 23m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Oxford
How to get from Bradford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 AM10h25Bradford3:25 PMOxford$501One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM10h25Bradford3:25 PMOxford$501One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM10h25Bradford3:25 PMOxford$501One-way0 transfers
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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 $133 (€111).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Oxford by train.
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