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Compare bus and train for Longford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Oxford:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Oxford costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 4m 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 Longford to Oxford
How to get from Longford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:45 PM1h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:45 PM1h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:45 PM1h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
C38119 · C37271+
Y154231:25 PM1h18Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$511One-way2 transfers
C38119 · C37271+
Y154231:20 PM1h23Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$511One-way2 transfers
C37722 · C37271+
Y154231:15 PM1h28Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:10 PM1h10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 PM1h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 510:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
TAOXF4:50 AM1h25Longford6:15 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Oxford:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Oxford costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 51 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express, CrossCountry to go to Oxford by train.
- 50 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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