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Compare bus and train for Watford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Watford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Watford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Oxford:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Oxford costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, London Public Transportation (3) to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva Herts and Essex to go to Oxford by bus.
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