How to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford

There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Oxford including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $62.

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

A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Oxford costing on average $155.

A bus is $217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Oxford costing on average $278.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Oxford is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 7m.

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Oxford is approximately 300 miles (484 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Oxford is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Loganair, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Oxford by flight.
• Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Oxford by train.
• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Oxford:

• 28 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, London Heathrow Airport, Cambridge. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.

For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.