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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Brighton to Oxford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Oxford
How to get from Brighton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM4h05Brighton9:20 PMOxford$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:15 PM4h05Brighton9:20 PMOxford$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:47 PM4h03Brighton11:50 PMOxford$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:15 PM6h05Brighton9:20 PMOxford$211One-way0 transfers
8:47 PM4h03Brighton12:50 AMOxford$551One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM4h35Brighton3:25 AMOxford$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Oxford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Oxford by train.
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