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Compare train and bus 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 $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $60, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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$87 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Exeter to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Oxford:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Oxford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Oxford by train.
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