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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton 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 22m. 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 $28.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m 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 Northampton to Oxford:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Oxford costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Oxford
How to get from Northampton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX707 · UCX51:55 PM3h10Northampton, Town Centre5:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX707 · UCX51:55 PM3h10Northampton, Town Centre5:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G010059:40 AM1h34Northampton station (NMP)11:14 AMOxford station (OXF)$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
C17920 · W70275+
W34879+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington8:32 AM3h45Northampton station (NMP)12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)$431One-way3 transfers
Y80823 · W70292+
Y15421+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington9:48 AM3h54Northampton station (NMP)1:42 PMOxford station (OXF)$431One-way3 transfers
Y80812 · W70280+
Y15402+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington8:48 AM3h54Northampton station (NMP)12:42 PMOxford station (OXF)$431One-way3 transfers
NX707 · UCX511:25 AM3h10Northampton, Town Centre2:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
NX707 · UCX56:15 AM3h10Northampton, Town Centre9:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
NX707 · UCX53:15 AM3h10Northampton, Town Centre6:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Oxford:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Oxford costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
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