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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 786 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 786, while a train costs an average of NOK 898.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 786 Average price Cheapest | NOK 898 Average price | NOK 485 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Norwich to Oxford
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Oxford:
A bus is NOK 113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Oxford costing on average NOK 898.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around NOK 786 compared to roughly NOK 485 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 300. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 3h 20m 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 Norwich to Oxford
How to get from Norwich to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM 7h00 Norwich, Bus Station 4:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 204 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM 7h00 Norwich, Bus Station 4:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 204 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C37363+
W3488410:00 AM 3h15 Norwich station (NRW) 1:15 PM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 1,400 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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Tube from Farringdon to London Marylebone+
C3729612:00 PM 3h58 Norwich station (NRW) 3:58 PM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 570 1 One-way 3 transfers
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C37315+
Tube from Farringdon to London Marylebone8:00 AM 3h58 Norwich station (NRW) 11:58 AM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 683 1 One-way 3 transfers
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C373452:00 PM 3h16 Norwich station (NRW) 5:16 PM Oxford station (OXF) NOK 1,400 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM 7h20 Norwich, Bus Station 10:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station NOK 204 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Oxford:
A bus is NOK 113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Oxford costing on average NOK 898.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Oxford by train.
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