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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 32m. 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 $12.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Oxford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Oxford costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
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 Station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1604:00 PM1h35Southampton, Coach Station5:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G007397:55 AM1h18Southampton Central (SOU)9:13 AMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0086611:15 AM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)12:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$391One-way0 transfers
- G008558:15 AM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
- G0087512:15 PM1h23Southampton Central (SOU)1:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$451One-way0 transfers
- NX1608:55 AM1h40Southampton, Coach Station10:35 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
- NX16012:10 PM1h50Southampton, Coach Station2:00 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h15Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Oxford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Oxford costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 18 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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