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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$558 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Flight takes on average 8h 54m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Oxford
How to get from Exeter to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM8h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM8h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G0086710:14 AM2h24Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way1 transfer
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G0087411:07 AM2h31Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way1 transfer
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G0088012:06 PM2h32Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way1 transfer
W34564 · C006759:32 AM2h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way1 transfer
NX501 · TAOXF9:20 AM5h35Exeter, Honiton Road2:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
NX501 · TAOXF9:10 AM5h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
NX504 · TAOXF5:05 PM5h50Exeter, Honiton Road10:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
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BA78426:10 PM14h00Exeter International Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2211One-way1 transfer
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BA40865:55 PM13h25Exeter International Airport7:20 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2611One-way1 transfer
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BA78302:30 PM7h15Exeter International Airport9:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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