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Compare train and bus for Loughborough to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Oxford:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Oxford costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€79) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-62.86 (€-52.43). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Loughborough to Oxford
How to get from Loughborough to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loughborough to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM6h30Loughborough, The Rushes4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM6h30Loughborough, The Rushes4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W29869 · G01020+
C0419111:04 AM3h09Loughborough station (LBO)2:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1271One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G01048 · G01020+W70737+
W1131810:32 AM3h41Loughborough station (LBO)2:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$871One-way3 transfers - G66948 · G01023+C21677+W1132311:46 AM3h27Loughborough station (LBO)3:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way3 transfers
- G66934 · G01016+C21856+W113129:44 AM3h29Loughborough station (LBO)1:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Oxford:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Oxford costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
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