How to travel from Brighton to Oxford

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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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$51

Average price

$24

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Cheapest

$35

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3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

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2h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 56m.

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

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from Brighton to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 PM3h55
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 PM3h55
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW45405+Elizabeth lineF29384+Great Western RailwayY15405
    3:44 PM2h40
    Brighton station (BTN)
    6:24 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15129 · W34879+Gatwick ExpressX95217
    9:09 AM3h08
    Brighton station (BTN)
    12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15134+CrossCountryG00879+ThameslinkW45434
    11:44 AM2h53
    Brighton station (BTN)
    2:37 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15128+CrossCountryG00861+ThameslinkW45424
    8:44 AM2h54
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM4h05
    Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · TAOXF
    6:27 PM4h28
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    10:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · TAOXF
    6:20 PM4h35
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    10:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 56m.

The distance from Brighton to Oxford is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Oxford is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Oxford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Oxford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.
For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.

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