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Compare train and bus for Telford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Telford to Oxford
Compare the available ways to get from Telford to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Oxford:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Oxford costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Telford to Oxford
How to get from Telford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Telford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G011736:18 AM 2h21 Telford Central (TFC) 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G011736:18 AM 2h21 Telford Central (TFC) 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G011736:18 AM 2h21 Telford Central (TFC) 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W299258:16 AM 2h22 Telford Central (TFC) 10:38 AM Oxford station (OXF) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G385445:38 AM 3h01 Telford Central (TFC) 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) $96 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G38655_W452178:53 AM 2h21 Telford Central (TFC) 11:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) $100 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Oxford:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Oxford costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Oxford by train.
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