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Compare bus and train for Oxford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London 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 1h 11m. 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 €7.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€27 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oxford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Oxford to London
This easy and convenient trip is a very popular one for travelers in the United Kingdom, as well as commuters and family outings. The distance between the two is about 100 km, so it is possible to get there and back in a day. By train, the trip takes about an hour. By bus, it takes about 100 minutes, outside of peak times.
Trains from Oxford to London | Buses from Oxford to London | Return trips from London to Oxford
Oxford to London Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€19 |
1:40 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Oxford to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Oxford to London
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Oxford to London. Buses traveling from Oxford to London depart from Oxford's bus station and take at least 1:40 h to arrive at London's Victoria Coach station or Sutton Rail station. Over 70 buses travel from Oxford to London per day, with the first departing Oxford at 12:30 a.m and are operated by National Express.
Fastest way to travel from Oxford to London
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Oxford to London. Taking the train is usually approximately 40 minutes minutes faster than traveling from Oxford to London by bus. Most trains traveling from Oxford to London are direct while some involve a transfer at Reading. Trains traveling from Oxford to London depart from Oxford's train station and take at least 54 minutes to arrive at either Maryleboyne or Paddington train station. Approximately 216 trains travel from Oxford to London per day with the first departing Oxford at 8:16 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Oxford to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Oxford to London. Taking the train is at least 40 minutes faster than traveling from Oxford to London by bus. Trains are also only €10 more expensive than buses on average. Trains become significantly less expensive when booked significantly ahead of time. Oxford and London are located too close together to make flying between them a efficient way to travel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to London:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to London costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 119 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in London Marylebone (MYB).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- 114 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western.
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