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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Oxford:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Oxford costing on average $83 (€66).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM4h05Portsmouth1:50 PMOxford$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:45 AM4h05Portsmouth1:50 PMOxford$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:45 AM4h05Portsmouth1:50 PMOxford$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:45 PM4h51Portsmouth11:36 PMOxford$521One-way0 transfers
- 6:29 PM5h07Portsmouth11:36 PMOxford$551One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 AM4h55Portsmouth8:00 AMOxford$901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Oxford:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Oxford costing on average $83 (€66).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 22 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.
- 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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