How to travel from Oxford to London
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You can get from Oxford to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Oxford to London on Oct 08 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Oxford and London
 | Distance | 51 miles (82 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Ticket price range | $16 - $38 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€15) • 55 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $38 (€37) • 49 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Megabus or Chiltern Railways |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 51 miles (82 km) to London from Oxford. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 49 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $16 (€15). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or Chiltern Railways among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oxford to London.
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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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|---|---|---|---|
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€19 |
1:40 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€29 |
0:54 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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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Travel Tips: Travel from Oxford to London
You can travel from Oxford to London 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to London is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $16 (€15) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus is usually $23 (€22) less than taking a train to London, which costs on average $38 (€37) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Oxford to London is by train with an average journey time of 49 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 55 min on average.
The distance from Oxford to London is approximately 51 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to London is:
- 85 buses a day.
- 76 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Oxford to London as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to London:
- Trains from Oxford to London most often leave from Oxford and arrive in London Victoria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Megabus for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Oxford to London tickets on Omio for $16 (€15).
- Travel with Chiltern Railways to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Chiltern Railways Oxford to London tickets on Omio for $38 (€37).
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to London with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with National Express or Megabus with 63 direct buses per day.
- You can take a direct train with with 36 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Oxford and London.
When planning your trip from Oxford to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing on average $16 (€15) one way.
- Train tickets cost on average $38 (€37) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Oxford to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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