How to travel from Southampton to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton 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 1h 30m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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$20

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$37

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2h 9m

Average total duration

1h 39m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Southampton to Oxford

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

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bus

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

National Express
08:55AM1h40
Southampton
10:35AMOxford
$191One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:55AM1h40
Southampton
10:35AMOxford
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:00PM1h35
Southampton
05:35PMOxford
$191One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:30PM4h10
Southampton
12:40AMOxford
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Oxford is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Oxford costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Southampton to Oxford is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Oxford is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton 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 Southampton to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Oxford with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton 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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