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How to travel from Glasgow to Oxford

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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€54

Average price

Cheapest

€157

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€76

Average price

9h 24m

Average total duration

8h 54m

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30m

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6h 43m

Average total duration

6h 13m

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30m

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4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Glasgow to Oxford

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

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

National Express
10:00PM11h55
Glasgow
09:55AMOxford
$611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:00PM11h55
Glasgow
09:55AMOxford
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:40AM10h10
Glasgow
05:50PMOxford
$761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:25PM11h45
Glasgow
08:10AMOxford
$611One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:15AM13h00
Glasgow
09:15PMOxford
$791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Oxford.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Oxford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Oxford is a flight with an average price of $40 (€31).

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

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Oxford costing on average $44 (€35).

A flight is $65 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Oxford costing on average $105 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Oxford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Glasgow to Oxford is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Oxford is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Oxford:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to Oxford by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Oxford with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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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