How to travel from Windsor to Oxford

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Compare bus and train for Windsor to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windsor to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a bus costs an average of €36.

Distance: 33 miles (54 km)

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€28

Average price

Cheapest

€36

Average price

1h 32m

Average total duration

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1h 2m

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30m

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2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Windsor to Oxford is a train with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Windsor to Oxford:

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windsor to Oxford costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Windsor to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Windsor and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Windsor to Oxford among Omio's users.

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from Windsor to Oxford

How to get from Windsor to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Windsor to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressRE702 · OLOXT
    8:35 PM4h05
    Windsor
    12:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressRE702 · OLOXT
    8:35 PM4h05
    Windsor
    12:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayY15565+Elizabeth lineC37264+Great Western RailwayW34875
    10:00 AM1h18
    Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)
    281One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayY15535+Elizabeth lineC37243+Great Western RailwayW34870
    9:00 AM1h18
    Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    10:18 AMOxford station (OXF)
    281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY15516+Elizabeth lineC37232+Great Western RailwayY15418
    8:20 AM1h23
    Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    9:43 AMOxford station (OXF)
    281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY15460+Elizabeth lineC37185+Great Western RailwayY15413
    6:20 AM1h23
    Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
    7:43 AMOxford station (OXF)
    281One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    4:46 AM2h09
    Windsor
    6:55 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    351One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    10:45 PM2h15
    Windsor
    1:00 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    351One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    9:52 AM2h18
    Windsor
    12:10 PMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    351One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Windsor to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Windsor to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Windsor and Oxford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Windsor to Oxford is a train with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Windsor to Oxford:

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windsor to Oxford costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Windsor to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 42m.

The distance from Windsor to Oxford is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Windsor to Oxford is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windsor and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Windsor to Oxford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Windsor and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Windsor to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Windsor to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.
For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.

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