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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train 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 zł175 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 zł175, while a bus costs an average of zł239.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł175 Average price Cheapest | zł239 Average price | zł93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Southampton to Oxford:
A train is zł64 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Oxford costing on average zł239.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around zł175 compared to roughly zł93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-81.70. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- NX1604:00 PM1h35Southampton, Coach Station5:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Stationzł431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1604:00 PM1h35Southampton, Coach Station5:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Stationzł431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G008791:15 PM1h22Southampton Central (SOU)2:37 PMOxford station (OXF)zł1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008872:15 PM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)3:38 PMOxford station (OXF)zł1251One-way0 transfers
- G0086110:15 AM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)zł1741One-way0 transfers
- G008558:15 AM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)zł1741One-way0 transfers
- NX16010:05 AM1h50Southampton, Coach Station11:55 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Stationzł581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h15Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Stationzł1041One-way1 transfer- NX032 · TAOXF3:30 PM3h55Southampton, University7:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Stationzł2901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Oxford:
A train is zł64 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Oxford costing on average zł239.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- 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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