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4.6Travel Information from London to Oxford
 Distance | 51 miles (82 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $22 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 47 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 47 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or bus to travel 51 miles (82 km) to Oxford from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Oxford.
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How to travel from London to Oxford?
Passengers can travel from London to Oxford by train or bus. Both offer a frequent and cost-effective method of traveling, whether visiting this famous university town for business or leisure. The fastest way of making this journey is by train, while buses offer the cheapest method. Train routes are operated by three companies: Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, and CrossCountry with over 150 departures a day and journey times of between one and one and a half hours. Bus routes take slightly longer at one hour and 45 minutes to two hours and 45 minutes and have up to 21 daily departures. These are operated by National Express Coach Services.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Oxford?
The cheapest way to travel from London to Oxford is by bus. National Express Coach Services has up to 21 departures a day, seven days a week. These departures start in the early hours of the morning and continue until mid-afternoon. Journey times vary between one hour and 45 minutes and two hours and 45 minutes. Of course, these times will be traffic dependent. Every day, there are 18 direct buses from London to Oxford, and these are the fastest services. There are also a further three departures that require a connection at London Heathrow Airport. Buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station and terminate at Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Oxford?
The fastest way to travel from London to Oxford is by high-speed train from London Paddington Station or regional train from London Marylebone Station. The service is extremely frequent on weekdays, with over 150 departures and up to five trains an hour. The number of departures is slightly reduced on Saturdays and Sundays. Departures start in the early hours of the morning and continue until very late at night, with journey times that vary from one hour to just under one and a half hours. Almost all routes are direct, but on just a few services, passengers need to make a connection at Reading.
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Travel from London to Oxford by train
Between the early hours of the morning and late in the evening, there are over 150 trains between London and Oxford. On weekdays, there are up to five an hour, with a slightly reduced service on Sundays. Most routes are direct, while a few require a connection in Reading. Journey times range from one hour to approximately one and a half hours. Train routes from London to Oxford are operated by Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, and CrossCountry. Great Western Railway offers the most frequent services with departures from London Paddington. CrossCountry trains also depart from Paddington, but there are just three departures a day, all of which are in the morning. They take one hour and involve a connection at Reading. Trains operated by Chiltern Railways depart from London Marylebone Station. There are up to three departures an hour, and all are direct and have a journey time of around one hour. All trains terminate at Oxford Station. This station has a good range of passenger services, including step-free access to all areas. It is located an approximately ten-minute walk away from Broad Street in the historic heart of the city. The city center can also be reached by taxi or local bus.
Travel from London to Oxford by bus
Buses from London to Oxford are run by National Express Coach Services, a large British-owned transport provider. There are up to 21 departures a day, 18 of which are direct. The same timetable operates seven days a week. Journey times range from one hour and 45 minutes to two hours and 45 minutes, with departures starting very early in the morning. These continue until mid-afternoon. All departures are from London Victoria Coach Station, and routes terminate at Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station. This is located approximately halfway between the train station and the historic heart of Oxford. The bus station has a good range of passenger facilities as well as step-free access and is linked to Oxford's network of local buses.
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Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Oxford.
There are 2 travel options from London to Oxford: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Oxford is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Oxford:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Oxford costing on average $22 (€20).
The fastest way to get to Oxford from London is by train with an average travel time of 47 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 5 min.
The distance is approximately 51 miles (82 km) from London to Oxford.
The average frequency per day from London to Oxford is:
- 436 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Oxford:
- Most travelers board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their train from London Paddington and arrive in Oxford.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Oxford:
- You can travel to Oxford from London by bus with National Express, Megabus or Stagecoach Oxfordshire. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with National Express from London to Oxford.
- You can travel by train between London and Oxford with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western, and you can find Great Western Rail London to Oxford tickets for $12 (€11) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express or Stagecoach Oxfordshire 417 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oxford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Oxford from London.
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