- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
63
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Oxford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 63 buses that leave Horley for Oxford every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 22 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.
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NX209 · OLOXT
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TAOXFOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 100 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Oxford coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAOXF | 0:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 3:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 · OLOXT | 1:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h46 | 4:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 1:03 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h22 | 3:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 · OLOXT | 1:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h36 | 4:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 2:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 5:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 3:03 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h22 | 5:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 4:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h55 | 6:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 5:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1h50 | 6:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 6:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 9:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 6:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 9:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · TAOXF | 6:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 9:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · TAOXF | 6:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 9:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 7:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 10:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 10:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 7:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 10:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 7:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 10:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 8:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 10:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 8:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 10:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 11:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 9:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 11:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 12:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 10:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 12:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 13:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 11:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 13:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 14:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 14:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 15:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h40 | 15:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | 13:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 16:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · TAOXF | 13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 16:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 17:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 17:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 17:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 17:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 18:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 18:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 18:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 15:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h15 | 18:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 19:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 19:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 20:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 20:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 20:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · TAOXF | 17:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 20:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 21:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 18:28 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h42 | 21:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 21:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 19:28 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h27 | 21:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 22:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h25 | 22:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 22:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 20:28 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h27 | 22:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · TAOXF | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 23:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
TAOXF | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h29 | 23:59 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
TAOXF | 21:38 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h21 | 23:59 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 0:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · TAOXF | 21:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h50 | 0:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Buses from Horley to Oxford run on average 61 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 100 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 100 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 61 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.
A fascinating natural history museum known for dinosaur skeletons, minerals and a dramatic neo-Gothic hall. Great for families and curious adults alike.
A compact museum exploring world cultures through objects from many regions. Thoughtful displays make it a rewarding stop beside the natural history museum.
Oxford’s most famous street, lined with college buildings, churches and historic facades. Ideal for a first walk through the city’s academic heart.
A broad green beside the college, river and cathedral precincts. Popular for peaceful walks, picnics and classic views of Oxford’s historic skyline.
A historic square framed by major university buildings and the Radcliffe Camera. It is one of the city’s most photogenic and recognisable urban spaces.
Oxford sausages are seasoned pork sausages linked to the city since the 18th century, known for savoury herbs and a coarse texture.
Banbury cakes are small oval pastries from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and dried fruit; a long-standing Oxfordshire teatime treat.
Oxford sauce is a traditional dark, spicy table sauce made with malt vinegar, anchovies and spices, historically served with meats and game.
Busy Jericho pub known for Thai food and drinks, with a casual local atmosphere and one of Oxford’s most established dining pubs.
Historic riverside pub serving classic British dishes, local ales and seasonal plates in a traditional, atmospheric setting.
Well-known covered market restaurant focused on British produce, steaks and cocktails in a lively, polished brasserie setting.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though buses and casual eats are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.
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Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Gloucester Green, Oxford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.

Most Horley to Oxford buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare Horley and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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