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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $64.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Southampton:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Southampton costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$40. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 1h 25m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Southampton
How to get from Oxford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX160
5:15 PM 1h55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 7:10 PM Southampton, Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX160
5:15 PM 1h55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 7:10 PM Southampton, Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01027
5:19 PM 1h23 Oxford station (OXF) 6:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01043
8:19 PM 1h25 Oxford station (OXF) 9:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01039
9:16 PM 1h26 Oxford station (OXF) 10:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01178+
C48486+
L8025311:41 AM 1h41 Oxford station (OXF) 1:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX160
10:30 AM 2h10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 12:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station $35 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM 5h00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer- OLOXT · NX032
3:23 PM 5h07 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 8:30 PM Southampton, University $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Southampton:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Southampton costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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