4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Oxford
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
97
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Oxford will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 97 buses that leave London for Oxford every day 93 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 21 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 £17, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 83 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Oxford coaches for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX423 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 00:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 · TAOXF | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h06 | 03:05 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 change | |
| NX030 · TAOXF | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h26 | 03:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
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| OLOXT | 00:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h24 | 01:29 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 00:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 01:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 00:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h24 | 01:49 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 00:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 02:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 00:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 02:16 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 00:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 02:31 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 01:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 03:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 01:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 02:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 02:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 04:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 02:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 03:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 03:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 04:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 03:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 05:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 04:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 05:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 04:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 06:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 05:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 07:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 05:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 06:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 06:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 07:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 06:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 08:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 07:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 08:46 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 07:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 09:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 07:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 09:31 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 07:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h21 | 09:16 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h29 | 09:49 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h52 | 10:12 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 08:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h33 | 10:13 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 08:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h57 | 10:37 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h34 | 10:34 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h58 | 10:58 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:05 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 11:29 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 12:03 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h37 | 11:37 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h39 | 12:09 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h06 | 12:36 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Oxford
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Buses from London to Oxford run on average 125 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 118 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 83 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 125 |
Direct buses 118 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire from London to OxfordYou can travel by bus between London to Oxford with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from London to Oxford
As an economic alternative to the train, direct coaches to Oxford from London Victoria Coach Station are a popular travel option for tourists, students or business travellers heading to the historic university city. Frequent daily departures from the capital take a little under two hours to reach Oxford, with a choice of two stops in the city. Departure times range from early morning to just before midnight, with additional indirect connections also available for overnight travellers.
Which coach companies travel from London to Oxford?
UK national coach company National Express provides direct coaches from London to Oxford seven days a week. In addition it also provides indirect overnight connections from London Victoria Coach Station, requiring one change en route, at Heathrow Airport.
How long is the coach from London to Oxford?
The fastest coaches on the 60-mile route from London Victoria to Oxford are late evening connections taking around one hour and 25 minutes to reach the stop on Oxford High Street and a further 15 minutes to reach Gloucester Green Bus Station. At busier times, journeys take up to 20 minutes longer. Overnight indirect connections via Heathrow Airport take between three and four hours to complete the trip to Oxford.
How many coaches are there from London to Oxford?
Daily schedules begin with hourly early morning departures, with frequency increasing to every half hour from mid-morning throughout the day and evening. The final direct departure leaves London Victoria around midnight. There are also three overnight indirect connections, with a change at Heathrow Airport.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Oxford?
Departure Station: Coaches depart from London Victoria Coach Station. Situated on the south-west side of central London, Victoria Coach Station has public transport connections on city buses from Buckingham Palace Road and three Underground train lines from the nearby Tube station. Facilities at the station concourse include a bakery, coffee bar, food shop, currency exchange bureaux and left luggage desk.
Arrival Station: Coach arrives at either Oxford High Street or Gloucester Green Bus Station. Coaches from London stop at the High Street just east of the city centre, before continuing to the Gloucester Green Bus Station, a short walk west of the centre. The bus station has coffee shops and snack bars, with plenty of shops and luggage storage facilities available on the adjacent Green.
FAQs: London to Oxford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Oxford, you can end your trip in coach stations like Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford, Thornhill Park and Ride and Oxford, Sandhills.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Oxford
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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