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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Oxford:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Oxford costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Oxford
How to get from Liverpool to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM7h35Liverpool, Liverpool One1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM7h35Liverpool, Liverpool One1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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C169696:12 PM3h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1471One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G010426:33 PM3h40Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$511One-way1 transfer
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W299397:33 PM3h40Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$511One-way1 transfer
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G0118411:33 AM3h03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:36 PMOxford station (OXF)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM9h55Liverpool, Liverpool One9:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX16011:00 AM8h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM10h25Liverpool, Liverpool One4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Oxford:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Oxford costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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