How to travel from Derby to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 81 miles (131 km)

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Bus

$57

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

2h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Derby to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

CrossCountryC75196
08:53AM1h45
Derby station (DBY)
10:38AMOxford station (OXF)
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX133 · NX160
02:35PM4h30
Derby, Bus Station
07:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$351One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75200
12:55PM1h41
Derby station (DBY)
02:36PMOxford station (OXF)
$1201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75198
10:55AM1h44
Derby station (DBY)
12:39PMOxford station (OXF)
$641One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75251 · C72478
09:41AM2h33
Derby station (DBY)
12:14PMOxford station (OXF)
$1201One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75257 · C75166
11:38AM2h37
Derby station (DBY)
02:15PMOxford station (OXF)
$1201One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX230 · UCX5
08:30AM6h05
Derby, Bus Station
02:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · UCX5
06:40AM5h55
Derby, Bus Station
12:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX134 · NX160
08:40AM6h55
Derby, Bus Station
03:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Derby 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 Derby to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Oxford is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Oxford costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Derby to Oxford is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Oxford is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby 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 Derby to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Oxford:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby 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.

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