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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €135 Average price | €90 Average price |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX591 · UCX5Cheapest
NX591 · UCX5Fastest
U2337Other options
C75120 · C72491
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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NX598 · UCX5
NX591 · OLOXT
NX594 · OLOXT
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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.

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.
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