4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Oxford
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Oxford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 36 buses that leave Luton for Oxford every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
NX73715:552h10Luton, Station Interchange18:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes- NX73713:251h55Luton, Station Interchange15:20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX73711:101h55Luton, Station Interchange13:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX7378:552h00Luton, Station Interchange10:55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX73719:101h55Luton, Station Interchange21:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX7372:551h45Luton, Station Interchange4:40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£271One-way0 changes
- NX73723:551h50Luton, Station Interchange1:45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£271One-way0 changes
- NX73721:251h50Luton, Station Interchange23:15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£271One-way0 changes
- NX73713:251h55Luton, Station Interchange15:20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX73711:101h55Luton, Station Interchange13:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg 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
Luton to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Oxford coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 | Delayed 1:35 12:25Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | Delayed 1:35 14:55Luton, Station Interchange | 2h10 | 17:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 15:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 18:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX707 · UCX5 | 15:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 16:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h40 | 19:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX707 · UCX5 | 16:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 18:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 20:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | Delayed 1:35 18:10Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 20:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 20:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | Delayed 1:35 20:25Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX231 · TAOXF | 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 0:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 22:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 0:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | Delayed 1:35 22:55Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 0:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 April | |||||
| NX737 | 1:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 3:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 1:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h45 | 3:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA1 · UCX5 | 2:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 5:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 2:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h45 | 6:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 2:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 6:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX240 · TAOXF | 4:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h30 | 7:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX240 · TAOXF | 4:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 7:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 4:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h45 | 8:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 5:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 8:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 7:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 7:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h00 | 9:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 8:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 12:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 8:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 12:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 10:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 10:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 13:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 12:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 12:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 12:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h00 | 15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h20 | 17:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 | 14:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h10 | 17:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 15:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Oxford
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Buses from Luton to Oxford run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Luton to Oxford with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Coaches from Luton to Oxford
Travellers wishing to visit the famous university city from Luton will find coach travel a great choice. National Express offers up to 30 departures per day, of which eight are direct. With a choice of departure station, passengers can complete the journey in as little as one hour 55 minutes, arriving directly in Oxford city centre, ready to explore the historic sites.
Which coach companies travel from Luton to Oxford?
Only one company currently offers coaches from Luton to Oxford. National Express, the main provider of coach travel across the UK, is the only operator on the route. While on board, passengers benefit from comfortable seating with good legroom, power sockets, WiFi to stream videos and personal air conditioning controls for maximum comfort.
How long is the coach from Luton to Oxford?
A direct coach from Luton to Oxford can complete the route in as little as one hour 55 minutes. Journey times vary, taking into consideration the traffic congestion during peak travel time. The average journey takes closer to two hours 15 minutes. If taking an indirect option, passengers should be sure to check the wait time at transfer stations to avoid lengthy stopovers.
How many coaches are there from Luton to Oxford?
National Express offers up to 30 departures per day. Of these, usually eight are direct, travelling from Luton Airport Coach Station. Indirect options from Luton Interchange involve a change at Milton Keynes or at Luton Airport, though journey time can be as little as two hours 50 minutes, including wait times at transfer stations.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Luton to Oxford?
Departure bus station: Coaches depart from Luton Airport or Luton Interchange. Direct services are available from Luton Airport only, while indirect options from the Interchange involve a transfer at either Milton Keynes or Luton Airport. The Airport stop is directly outside the terminals, making it easy for those coming from international flights.
Arrival bus station: Most services terminate at Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green, while very few stop on the high street. In both cases, Oxford train station is a very short walk away, just 10 minutes from Gloucester Green, for easy onward travel. At Gloucester Green station, passengers will find a coffee shop, newsagents and payphones, though the proximity to the high street gives passengers access to anything else they may need to purchase.
FAQs: Luton to Oxford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Oxford
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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