How to travel from Nottingham to Oxford

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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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$35

Average price

Cheapest

$65

Average price

$37

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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2h 10m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Oxford costing on average $65 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Oxford among Omio's users.

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from Nottingham to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM7h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM7h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryW29925+East Midlands RailwayC21829
    8:16 AM2h22
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00745 · G01178
    8:38 AM3h02
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01098 · G01005
    8:07 AM3h07
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:14 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01098 · W29925
    8:07 AM2h31
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM8h00
    Nottingham, University of Nottingham
    4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM5h50
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX230 · UCX5
    3:35 PM4h50
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    8:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Oxford costing on average $65 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Nottingham to Oxford is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Oxford is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nottingham to Oxford with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham 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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