How to travel from Luton to Oxford

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €45.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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€27

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Cheapest

€67

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2h 30m

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2h 23m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Luton to Oxford

How to get from Luton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX737
11:10AM1h55
Luton, Station Interchange
01:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX737
11:10AM1h55
Luton, Station Interchange
01:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX737
02:55AM1h45
Luton, Station Interchange
04:40AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX737
08:55AM2h00
Luton, Station Interchange
10:55AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
11:00AM2h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737
08:45AM2h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:55AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Luton to Oxford

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Luton to Oxford there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Luton to Oxford. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Oxford

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 Luton to Oxford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average $57 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Luton to Oxford is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Oxford is:
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Oxford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Oxford:
  • 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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