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Compare train and bus for London to Didcot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Didcot 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 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€49 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Didcot
Compare the available ways to get from London to Didcot, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Didcot:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Didcot costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Didcot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (50m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €32 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 Didcot
How to get from London to Didcot by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Didcot is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 5h45 London 1:20 AM Didcot €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 PM 5h45 London 1:20 AM Didcot €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM 5h45 London 1:20 AM Didcot €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 PM 5h45 London 12:20 AM Didcot €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Didcot:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Didcot costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Didcot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Didcot 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 Didcot Parkway (DID).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Didcot by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Didcot by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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