How to travel from Exeter to Oxford

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $558.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$558

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$54

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4h 56m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $69.

A bus is $284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $326.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 8m.

Flight takes on average 8h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Exeter and Oxford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Oxford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 37m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Exeter to Oxford

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM8h30
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM8h30
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC01236+CrossCountryG00867
    10:14 AM2h24
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC01237+CrossCountryG00874
    11:07 AM2h31
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    1:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC01238+CrossCountryG00880
    12:06 PM2h32
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    2:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34564 · C00675
    9:32 AM2h43
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:15 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX501 · TAOXF
    9:20 AM5h35
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    2:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX501 · TAOXF
    9:10 AM5h45
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    2:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX504 · TAOXF
    5:05 PM5h50
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    10:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1379+LoganairBA7842
    6:10 PM14h00
    Exeter International Airport
    8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1341+LoganairBA4086
    5:55 PM13h25
    Exeter International Airport
    7:20 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1461+LoganairBA7830
    2:30 PM7h15
    Exeter International Airport
    9:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Oxford

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There are 3 options to travel between Exeter and Oxford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is a train with an average price of $89.

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

A train is $0.54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $90.

A train is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $558.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 54m.

The distance from Exeter to Oxford is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Oxford is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Oxford:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Oxford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter 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.
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.

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