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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Sheffield to Oxford:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Oxford costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Oxford
How to get from Sheffield to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM7h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM7h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G0118010:26 AM2h13Sheffield station (SHF)12:39 PMOxford station (OXF)$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
W299258:23 AM2h15Sheffield station (SHF)10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$811One-way0 transfers
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G01107 · G0101811:00 AM3h15Sheffield station (SHF)2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$1231One-way2 transfers
W29868 · G0101810:56 AM3h19Sheffield station (SHF)2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$1231One-way1 transfer
NX133 · NX1601:05 PM6h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
NX133 · NX16010:00 AM5h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)3:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
NX180 · NX1603:25 AM6h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Oxford:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Oxford costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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