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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Oxford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Oxford costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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