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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 prices starting from $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
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 · FlixBus6:30 PM3h50Luton10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM3h50Luton10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX7372:55 AM1h45Luton, Station Interchange4:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C37171+
Y154345:43 PM2h02Luton station (LUT)7:45 PMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers
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C38540+
Y154177:37 AM2h06Luton station (LUT)9:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers
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C38525+
W349298:59 PM2h10Luton station (LUT)11:09 PMOxford station (OXF)$541One-way2 transfers
NX7379:25 PM1h50Luton, Station Interchange11:15 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
NX73711:10 AM1h55Luton, Station Interchange1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
NX7371:25 PM1h55Luton, Station Interchange3:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Oxford costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, east_midlands_trains to go to Oxford by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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