How to travel from Preston to Oxford

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Travel Information between Preston and Oxford

Distance151 miles (244 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$29 - $53
Cheapest modeBus • $29 (€26) • 4 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $53 (€48) • 3 h 17 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Take a train or bus to travel 151 miles (244 km) from Preston to Oxford. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Preston to Oxford.

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from Preston to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX424 · NX423
10:35PM6h10
Preston, Bus Station
04:45AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$461One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX424 · NX423
10:35PM6h10
Preston, Bus Station
04:45AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$461One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW10461+CrossCountryC23821
11:18AM3h22
Preston station (PRE)
02:40PMOxford station (OXF)
$1301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Avanti West CoastW10455+CrossCountryC23818
09:18AM3h23
Preston station (PRE)
12:41PMOxford station (OXF)
$1301One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y05771+CrossCountryC23562
09:20AM3h54
Preston station (PRE)
01:14PMOxford station (OXF)
$1301One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y05797+CrossCountryC23559
08:20AM3h54
Preston station (PRE)
12:14PMOxford station (OXF)
$1301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX181 · NX160
03:15AM7h05
Preston, Bus Station
10:20AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRL152 · NX540 · NX737
09:35AM8h30
Preston, Bus Station
06:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$891One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressRL152 · NX540 · NX737
06:47AM8h33
Preston, Bus Station
03:20PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$891One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston 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 Preston to Oxford.

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You can get from Preston to Oxford 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Oxford from Preston is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to Oxford:

A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $53 (€48) from Preston to Oxford.

The fastest way to get to Oxford from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 17 min.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Getting to Oxford by bus takes 4 h 50 min on average.

The Preston to Oxford distance is around 151 miles (244 km).

The average frequency per day from Preston to Oxford is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Preston to Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Oxford:

  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Oxford:

  • You can go to Oxford from Preston by bus with Megabus or National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $29 (€26) with Megabus from Preston to Oxford on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Preston and Oxford with CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast, and you can find CrossCountry Preston to Oxford tickets for $53 (€48) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Oxford with the following travel companies:

  • You can travel directly by bus with.
  • You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Preston to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham. 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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