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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m 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 |
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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 $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Oxford costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
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$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM6h30Loughborough, The Rushes4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W70693+
G00975 · G010344:30 PM2h43Loughborough station (LBO)7:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1271One-way2 transfers
Other options
C21680+
G00981 · G010406:30 PM2h43Loughborough station (LBO)9:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1271One-way2 transfers
W70699+
G00978 · G010365:30 PM2h43Loughborough station (LBO)8:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1271One-way2 transfers
G00968 · G01029+
C216862:30 PM2h43Loughborough station (LBO)5:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1271One-way2 transfers
W70699+
G00978+
LM132400+
G010405:30 PM3h43Loughborough station (LBO)9:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way3 transfers
C21680+
G00981+
LM132200+
W299366:30 PM3h43Loughborough station (LBO)10:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way3 transfers
G00975+
LM132600+
G01036+
W706934:30 PM3h43Loughborough station (LBO)8:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Oxford:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Oxford costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, east_midlands_trains to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Kinchbus, Arriva UK to go to Oxford by bus.
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