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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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Brighton to Oxford:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $67 (€57).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€57) compared to roughly $34 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$32 (-€27). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM3h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM3h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G77313+Y15430+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington3:09 PM2h34Brighton station (BTN)5:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$1231One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G15151 · W34929+
W454698:14 PM2h55Brighton station (BTN)11:09 PMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers - G15150 · Y15440+G773487:39 PM3h01Brighton station (BTN)10:40 PMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers
- G15149 · W34923+W454757:14 PM3h03Brighton station (BTN)10:17 PMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM4h05Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · TAOXF9:47 PM3h38Brighton, Preston Circus1:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$601One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · TAOXF9:40 PM3h45Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Oxford:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $67 (€57).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
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