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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m 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 |
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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 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).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
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.
NX131 · NX1604:30 AM10h55Bradford, Nelson Street N23:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX131 · NX1604:30 AM10h55Bradford, Nelson Street N23:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01140 · G01178+
G892747:37 AM4h03Bradford Interchange (BDI)11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)$2121One-way2 transfers
Other options
L89539+
C02165+
G00710+
W346228:31 AM4h38Bradford Interchange (BDI)1:09 PMOxford station (OXF)$1371One-way4 transfers
C02161+
G00706+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W351157:37 AM4h32Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)12:09 PMOxford station (OXF)$2001One-way3 transfers
C02161+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W348797:37 AM4h40Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)$2001One-way2 transfers
NX561 · NX7376:20 PM7h30Bradford, Nelson Street N21:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$741One-way1 transfer
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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 $118 (€97).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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