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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Loughborough:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Loughborough costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
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How to get from Oxford to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 AM3h30Oxford4:20 AMLoughborough$651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
12:50 AM3h30Oxford4:20 AMLoughborough$651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
12:50 AM3h30Oxford4:20 AMLoughborough$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
6:05 AM3h58Oxford10:03 AMLoughborough$651One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Loughborough:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Loughborough costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Loughborough 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 Loughborough station (LBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
- Travel with National Express to go to Loughborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Loughborough by train.
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