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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Oxford:
A bus is $40 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Oxford costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€71) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48 (-€40). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Oxford
How to get from Nottingham to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM7h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)12:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM7h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)12:45 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C2160612:17 PM2h19Nottingham station (NOT)2:36 PMOxford station (OXF)$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00767 · W299397:35 PM3h38Nottingham station (NOT)11:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
- G01127 · G010427:08 PM3h05Nottingham station (NOT)10:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$411One-way1 transfer
- G00984 · G01042+C21669+
W113597:12 PM3h01Nottingham station (NOT)10:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$461One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM5h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
- NX152 · NX16012:45 PM4h20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · UCX51:30 AM4h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station6:25 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Oxford:
A bus is $40 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Oxford costing on average $84 (€71).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
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