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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 train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to Oxford
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Oxford:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Oxford costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$37. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Oxford
How to get from Southampton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX160
4:00 PM 1h35 Southampton, Coach Station 5:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX160
4:00 PM 1h35 Southampton, Coach Station 5:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00848
5:15 AM 1h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 6:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G00889
3:15 PM 1h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 4:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00903
5:15 PM 1h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 6:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00881
1:15 PM 1h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 2:38 PM Oxford station (OXF) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX160
10:05 AM 1h50 Southampton, Coach Station 11:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station $29 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM 5h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 10:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer- NX032 · TAOXF
6:10 PM 3h45 Southampton, University 9:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Oxford:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Oxford costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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