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Compare train and bus for London to Charlbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Charlbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Charlbury:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Charlbury costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Charlbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $43 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Charlbury
How to get from London to Charlbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Charlbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 PM5h45London9:50 PMCharlbury$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:05 PM5h45London9:50 PMCharlbury$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM2h05London3:05 PMCharlbury$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:35 PM5h45London1:20 AMCharlbury$311One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM5h45London12:20 AMCharlbury$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Charlbury:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Charlbury costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Charlbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Charlbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Charlbury station (CBY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Charlbury by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Charlbury by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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