The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Oxford
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Oxford will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bournemouth for Oxford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
NX16015:002h35Bournemouth, Coach Station17:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£131One-way0 changes
NX16011:102h50Bournemouth, Coach Station14:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£151One-way0 changes
NX1608:002h35Bournemouth, Coach Station10:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus15:456h35Bournemouth, Coach Station22:20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£191One-way1 change
NX035 · OLOXT19:155h10Bournemouth, Coach Station0:25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£371One-way1 change
NX16015:002h35Bournemouth, Coach Station17:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£131One-way0 changes
NX1608:002h35Bournemouth, Coach Station10:35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
NX16011:102h50Bournemouth, Coach Station14:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£151One-way0 changes
NX035 · TAOXF3:204h00Bournemouth, Coach Station7:20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£661One-way1 change
NX035 · TAOXF20:304h10Bournemouth, Coach Station0:40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bournemouth to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 123 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Oxford coaches for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:00 0:50Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 5:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:00 2:20Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h00 | 6:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:00 4:00Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 8:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX160 | Delayed 12:40 6:45Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:00 6:55Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h45 | 11:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX160 | Delayed 12:40 9:50Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 · TAOXF | Delayed 12:00 10:30Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h40 | 15:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX160 | On time 14:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2h35 | 16:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 21:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · TAOXF | On time 15:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h40 | 20:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · TAOXF | On time 17:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h10 | 21:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · OLOXT | On time 18:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h17 | 23:32 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · TAOXF | On time 19:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h10 | 23:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 April | |||||
NX035 · TAOXF | 0:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 5:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · OLOXT | On time 18:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 23:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Oxford
Buses from Bournemouth to Oxford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 123 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Oxford with National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Oxford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Oxford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Oxford
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- 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
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