- 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
£6
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
55
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 £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 55 buses that leave London for Oxford every day 51 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 38 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 45 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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OLOXTOmio 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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 83 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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.
The table below shows live departures for London to Oxford coaches for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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OLOXT | 16:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 18:43 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 16:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 18:58 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 17:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 19:13 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 17:22 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h06 | 19:28 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 17:34 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 19:39 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 17:46 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 19:51 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 17:58 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h06 | 20:04 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 18:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 20:13 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 18:22 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h58 | 20:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 18:34 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 20:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 18:46 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 20:42 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 18:58 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 20:51 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 19:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 21:03 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 19:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 21:18 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 19:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h53 | 21:33 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 19:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h52 | 21:47 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 20:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 22:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 20:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 22:28 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 20:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h48 | 22:43 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 21:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h47 | 22:57 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h46 | 23:16 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 22:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 23:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 0:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 23:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 1:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · TAOXF | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h26 | 3:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · TAOXF | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h26 | 3:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
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OLOXT | 0:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 1:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 1:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 2:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 2:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 3:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 3:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 4:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 4:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h36 | 5:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 5:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 7:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 6:28 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 8:44 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 6:58 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:08 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 7:34 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:44 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 7:54 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:03 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 8:09 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:18 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 8:24 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:33 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 8:44 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 10:53 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 8:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:06 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 9:13 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 9:29 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:36 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 9:39 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 9:51 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 11:58 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 10:06 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:13 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 10:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 12:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
OLOXT | 10:21 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:28 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 10:36 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h07 | 12:43 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 10:51 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 12:59 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 11:01 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 13:09 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 11:14 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 13:23 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 11:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 13:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
OLOXT | 11:24 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 13:33 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 11:34 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 13:43 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 11:49 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 13:57 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 12:04 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h08 | 14:12 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 12:19 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 14:28 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 12:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 14:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
OLOXT | 12:39 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h09 | 14:48 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 12:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 15:16 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h17 | 15:37 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 13:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h31 | 16:11 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · TAOXF | 13:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h55 | 16:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
OLOXT | 13:56 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h32 | 16:28 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 16:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 14:16 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h34 | 16:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 14:36 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 17:17 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 17:41 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 18:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 15:36 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 18:17 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 15:51 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 18:32 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 16:06 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 18:47 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
OLOXT | 16:21 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h41 | 19:02 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Oxford run on average 79 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 65 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 43m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 79 |
Direct buses 65 |
Fastest bus 1h 43m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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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.
Official public transport app
Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Gloucester Green, 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.
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.
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.

Most London to Oxford buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare London and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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.
Oxford, Sandhills is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford, Sandhills has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford, Sandhills. ATMs are available at Oxford, Sandhills.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Sandhills.
Available at Oxford, Sandhills: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Sandhills: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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