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Compare train and bus for Guildford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Oxford
How to get from Guildford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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K45124 · XC091600Cheapest
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K45124 · XC091600Fastest
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K45124 · XC091600Other options
P30638 · P30043 · GW585300
P30644 · P22692 · GW584900
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K45125 · XC091700
NX030 · OLOXT
NX030 · OLOXT
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Oxford:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Guildford to Oxford costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Oxford by train.
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