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How to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €91.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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Flight

€54

Average price

Cheapest

€135

Average price

€90

Average price

10h 27m

Average total duration

9h 57m

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30m

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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30m

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4h 22m

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Fastest

1h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Edinburgh to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX591 · UCX5
10:35AM11h40
Edinburgh, Bus Station
10:15PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$491One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX591 · UCX5
10:35AM11h40
Edinburgh, Bus Station
10:15PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$491One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU2337
11:10AM1h10
Edinburgh Airport
12:20PMBirmingham International Airport
$1031One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75120 · C72491
09:05AM7h09
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
04:14PMOxford station (OXF)
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW01975+CrossCountryC75201
08:52AM5h46
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:38PMOxford station (OXF)
$1691One-way
1 transfer
LumoC08196+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailL23240
08:26AM6h17
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:43PMOxford station (OXF)
$1651One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX598 · UCX5
10:05PM11h30
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:35AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$521One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX591 · OLOXT
10:35AM12h55
Edinburgh, Bus Station
11:30PMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
$751One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX594 · OLOXT
09:25PM12h15
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:40AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
$831One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU2602
09:15AM1h15
Edinburgh Airport
10:30AMLondon Luton Airport
$1041One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2309
07:20AM1h20
Edinburgh Airport
08:40AMLondon Stansted Airport
$931One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2339
06:40PM1h10
Edinburgh Airport
07:50PMBirmingham International Airport
$1031One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Oxford.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Edinburgh to Oxford. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Oxford is a flight with an average price of $21 (€19).

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

Taking a flight costs $15 (€14) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€33) for the same trip.

A flight is $41 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Oxford costing on average $63 (€56).

The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Oxford is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 10 h 45 min.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 48 min of travel time.

The distance from Edinburgh to Oxford is approximately 299 miles (483 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Oxford is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 39 flights a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Oxford from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Oxford:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Oxford:

  • You can take a bus from Edinburgh to Oxford with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€33) with National Express from Edinburgh to Oxford.
  • You can take a flight from Edinburgh to Oxford with easyJet or British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for $40 (€36) with easyJet from Edinburgh to Oxford.
  • You can travel from Edinburgh to Oxford by train with Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry or Lumo. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $63 (€56) with CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Oxford.

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Oxford with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with with 29 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oxford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Oxford from Edinburgh.

Looking to extend your trip from Edinburgh to Oxford? Many Omio customers who go from Edinburgh to Oxford usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham from Oxford, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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