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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $39, while a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Winchester:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Winchester costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.60 (€-16.39). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Winchester
How to get from Oxford to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1605:00 PM1h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:25 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1605:00 PM1h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:25 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0100210:19 AM1h07Oxford station (OXF)11:26 AMWinchester station (WIN)$261One-way0 transfers
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G009999:16 AM1h10Oxford station (OXF)10:26 AMWinchester station (WIN)$261One-way0 transfers
G009967:16 AM1h15Oxford station (OXF)8:31 AMWinchester station (WIN)$261One-way0 transfers
G0100611:18 AM1h08Oxford station (OXF)12:26 PMWinchester station (WIN)$351One-way0 transfers
TALGW · NX03211:00 AM2h50Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1:50 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$671One-way1 transfer
TALGW · NX03210:30 AM3h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:50 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$671One-way1 transfer
TALHR · NX0321:20 PM3h00Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride4:20 PMWinchester, St Catherines Park & Ride$691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Winchester:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Winchester costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Winchester 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 Winchester station (WIN).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Winchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Winchester by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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