How to travel from Luton to Oxford

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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 RM15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 RM15, while a train costs an average of RM41.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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RM15

Average price

Cheapest

RM41

Average price

2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

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30m

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM3h50
    Luton
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM3h50
    Luton
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX737
    3:00 AM1h45
    Luton, Station Interchange
    4:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW32942+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY15425
    1:29 PM2h13
    Luton station (LUT)
    3:42 PMOxford station (OXF)
    RM451One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45382+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY15423
    12:29 PM2h14
    Luton station (LUT)
    2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)
    RM451One-way
    2 transfers
  • TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY15399+ThameslinkW32958
    8:27 AM2h16
    Luton station (LUT)
    10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)
    RM451One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707 · UCX5
    4:50 PM3h35
    Luton, Station Interchange
    8:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX737
    9:30 PM1h50
    Luton, Station Interchange
    11:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM271One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    11:15 AM1h55
    Luton, Station Interchange
    1:10 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    RM271One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Oxford is a bus with an average price of RM15.

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

A bus is RM26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average RM41.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 33m.

The distance from Luton to Oxford is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Oxford is:
  • Around 35 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.

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 Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, 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:
  • 16 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.
For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.

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