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Compare train and bus for Luton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 461 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 NOK 461, while a train costs an average of NOK 559.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 461 Average price Cheapest | NOK 559 Average price | NOK 215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Oxford
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:
A bus is NOK 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average NOK 559.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around NOK 461 compared to roughly NOK 215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 246. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 1h 24m 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 Luton to Oxford
How to get from Luton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM 2h20 Luton 12:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 181 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 PM 2h20 Luton 12:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 181 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- NX737
3:00 AM 1h45 Luton, Station Interchange 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 366 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:27 AM 2h16 Luton station (LUT) 10:43 AM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 504 1 One-way 2 transfers- C10082+G14991+
C368748:01 AM 2h18 Luton station (LUT) 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 504 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34874+W32951+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
8:59 AM 2h19 Luton station (LUT) 11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 504 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX737
9:20 PM 2h00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 268 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
11:50 PM 2h00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 268 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
11:05 AM 2h05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 268 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:
A bus is NOK 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average NOK 559.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
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