How to travel from Exeter to Oxford

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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Bus
Driving

$83

Average price

$78

Average price

Cheapest

$53

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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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 $78.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $83.

A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $416.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 6h 10m.

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.

Travel options
from Exeter to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    5:05 PM8h15
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM8h15
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34572+CrossCountryG00879
    12:15 PM2h22
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    2:37 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34577+CrossCountryG00887
    1:15 PM2h23
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    3:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG14925+CrossCountryG00891
    2:15 PM2h23
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    4:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY80279+CrossCountryG00730+Great Western RailwayG15050 · C47848
    5:06 PM2h48
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    7:54 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504 · TAOXF
    4:00 AM6h20
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    10:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX504 · TAOXF
    3:55 AM6h25
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX501 · TAOXF
    9:20 AM5h35
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    2:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1373+LoganairBA7842
    3:25 PM5h35
    Exeter International Airport
    9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3491One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1339+LoganairBA4086
    5:55 PM3h30
    Exeter International Airport
    9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8717+LoganairBA7830
    1:25 PM7h35
    Exeter International Airport
    9:00 PMLondon City Airport
    $4111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter 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 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 bus with an average price of $78.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $83.

A bus is $339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $416.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Exeter to Oxford is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Oxford is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

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