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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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$86 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oxford to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P00060 · L16782Cheapest
P00060 · L16782Fastest
P00060 · L16782Other options
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P29979
L16850 · L16783
L16849 · P29857+
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TALHR · NX501
TALHR · NX501
TALGW · NX504
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Exeter:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
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