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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. 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 train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bristol to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Oxford costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Oxford
How to get from Bristol to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G1506611:18 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:29 PMOxford station (OXF)$301One-way0 transfers
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G1506611:18 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:29 PMOxford station (OXF)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G1506611:18 AM1h11Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:29 PMOxford station (OXF)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
G150743:16 PM1h14Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:30 PMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
G150785:12 PM1h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:29 PMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
G150701:09 PM1h21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:30 PMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM5h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
NX040 · OLOXT8:00 PM5h29Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:29 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Oxford costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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