How to travel from Oxford to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus 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 $16, while a bus costs an average of $16.

Distance: 62 miles (100 km)

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$16

Average price

Cheapest

$36

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Horley is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Horley costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 45m 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.

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from Oxford to Horley

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM2h25
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    3:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM2h25
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    3:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressTALGW
    9:15 PM2h15
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    11:30 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM2h35
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    4:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressTALGW
    11:30 PM2h15
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    1:45 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressTALGW
    1:30 AM2h15
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    3:45 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Horley

Travel to Horley 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 Oxford to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Horley is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Horley costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

The distance from Oxford to Horley is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Horley is:
  • Around 82 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Horley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Horley by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Oxford Bus Company to go to Horley by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Horley:
  • 38 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Brighton, Bristol, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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