Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
87
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 87 buses that leave London for Oxford every day 50 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 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 36 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.
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 £18. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 82 km
Coach | Most popular Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £29 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 08:50 01:25London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 02:25London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 03:25London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 04:25London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 05:10London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 05:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 05:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 06:10London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h02 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 06:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h02 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 06:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h02 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 07:10London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h01 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 07:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h58 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 08:10London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 08:50 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 10:47 10:47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h01 | 11:31 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 11:49 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 10:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h02 | 12:07 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 10:29 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h04 | 12:33 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 10:53 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 12:53 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h04 | 13:09 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 13:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 13:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 12:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 14:14 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 14:31 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 13:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h18 | 15:23 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 13:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h22 | 15:57 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 14:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h27 | 16:32 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h34 | 17:09 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 15:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 17:41 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 15:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 18:10 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 16:07 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h28 | 18:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 16:19 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h28 | 18:47 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 16:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 19:06 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 17:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h11 | 19:21 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 17:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 19:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 17:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 19:54 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 18:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h59 | 20:24 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 18:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 20:38 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h52 | 20:52 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h51 | 21:21 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 19:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 21:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 20:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 21:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 20:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h49 | 22:14 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 20:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 22:33 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 21:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 22:53 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 21:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 23:13 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 21:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h47 | 23:32 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 23:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 22:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 00:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 01:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Wednesday 9 July | |||||
![]() | 00:20 London, York Road (London Eye) | 2h41 | 03:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 00:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 02:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 309 |
Direct buses 295 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Find the best coaches to Oxford from London with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and Great Western Rail from £14. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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 between London and Oxford, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
London to Oxford coach information with National Express:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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