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Compare train and bus for Horley to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Horley to Oxford:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Oxford costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23 (-€19). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Oxford
How to get from Horley to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:55 PM2h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:55 PM2h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G15124 · G14990+
G27016_C932005:55 AM2h21Horley station (HOR)8:16 AMOxford station (OXF)$711One-way2 transfers
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C372055:51 AM2h25Horley station (HOR)8:16 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington5:55 AM2h47Horley station (HOR)8:42 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way2 transfers
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G15123+
G008494:44 AM2h54Horley station (HOR)7:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:45 PM2h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Oxford:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Oxford costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 62 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- 40 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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