How to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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$51

Average price

Cheapest

$71

Average price

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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30m

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2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

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1h 40m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Oxford:

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Oxford costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Portsmouth to Oxford among Omio's users.

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from Portsmouth to Oxford

How to get from Portsmouth to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX030 · OLOXT
    6:45 PM4h40
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    11:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX030 · OLOXT
    6:45 PM4h40
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    11:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34999
    12:27 PM2h10
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    2:37 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00866+Great Western RailwayG15009
    10:27 AM2h11
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00887+Great Western RailwayG15014
    1:27 PM2h11
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    3:38 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayG15007
    9:27 AM2h11
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · OLOXT
    6:29 PM4h56
    Portsmouth, University
    11:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · OLOXT
    7:30 AM5h13
    Portsmouth, International Port
    12:43 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · OLOXT
    3:35 PM5h16
    Portsmouth, International Port
    8:51 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Oxford:

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Oxford costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Oxford is approximately 66 miles (107 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Oxford is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portsmouth to Oxford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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