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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 €32, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€37 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to London
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to London:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London costing on average €37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
The journey is about 39m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly €17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€37 vs €53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to London
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.
FlixBus6:00 AM 2h10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 8:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 2h10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 8:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G14994
5:03 PM 0h51 Oxford station (OXF) 5:54 PM London Paddington (PAD) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W35392
10:23 PM 1h06 Oxford station (OXF) 11:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34931
11:06 PM 1h06 Oxford station (OXF) 12:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers 
L3806711:19 AM 1h20 Oxford station (OXF) 12:39 PM London Marylebone (MYB) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
9:45 AM 1h30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:45 AM 2h00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 11:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - OLOXT
12:01 AM 1h44 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 1:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to London:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London costing on average €37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 93 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways.
- 64 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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