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Compare train and bus for Chester to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chester to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Oxford:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Oxford costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Oxford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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