Birmingham to Oxford bus with National Express

Sat, 14 Jun
+ Add return
National Express
Megabus
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

92 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Oxford will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Oxford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
09:151h40
Birmingham
10:55Oxford
£111One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:152h05
Birmingham
18:20Oxford
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:001h55
Birmingham
15:55Oxford
£191One-way
0 changes
Megabus
16:552h05
Birmingham
19:00Oxford
£221One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:301h50
Birmingham
18:20Oxford
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare coach with

Most popular
Coach
Train

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

2h 48m

average duration

2h 18m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 42m

average duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Live departures

Birmingham to Oxford bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday 15 June
Last updated at 08:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX160
Delayed
11:30 08:15Birmingham, Coach Station
1h40
16:35 16:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX160
Delayed
12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1h50
16:35 16:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX160
On time
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
1h50
17:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550 · NX737
On time
17:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
4h25
22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Birmingham to Oxford by train or coach

Mon
16 Jun
Tue
17 Jun
Wed
18 Jun
Thu
19 Jun
Fri
20 Jun
Sat
21 Jun
Sun
22 Jun
Mon
23 Jun
Tue
24 Jun
Wed
25 Jun
Thu
26 Jun
Fri
27 Jun
Sat
28 Jun
Sun
29 Jun
Mon
30 Jun
Tue
01 Jul
Wed
02 Jul
Thu
03 Jul
Fri
04 Jul
Sat
05 Jul
Sun
06 Jul

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Oxford

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus
Buses from Birmingham to Oxford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
92 km
Average bus duration
2h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
1h 30m
First bus
03:15
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and CrossCountry Birmingham to Oxford

Travel to Oxford from Birmingham from £7 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Megabus and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Oxford from Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Birmingham to Oxford coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Birmingham to Oxford

National Express runs intercity buses between Birmingham and Oxford 10 times a day. The direct journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, but it can take up to 4 hours and 30 minutes for services that include a stop and transfer in Milton Keynes. The first bus of the day departs at 3:00 a.m., and the last coach departs at 6:50 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Birmingham to Oxford?

Departure Station: Birmingham Coach Station, situated on Mill Lane (Digbeth), is less than 400 metres away from the Bullring commercial area and is only a 15-minute walk from Birmingham New Street railway station. Bus 60 connects the station with Birmingham city centre.

Arrival Station: Oxford Bus Station is located on Gloucester Green. Oxford Bus Station is also within walking distance of the main university colleges and only a 10-minute walk from the castle and key landmarks like the Sheldonian Theatre and the Bridge of Sighs. To reach the city centre by public transport, visitors can take bus number 7 at the George Street stop.

FAQs: Birmingham to Oxford coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Oxford with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Oxford.
FAQs

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Oxford

Birmingham
Oxford
The major coach station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Oxford.
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Brunel Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A) for your trip to Oxford from Birmingham.
Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A)
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
George Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • The Four Candles (0.2 km)
  • The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
Oxford, Sandhills
information

More options for your journey from Birmingham to Oxford

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeCoachesCoach tickets to Oxford Birmingham to Oxford bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language