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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Buses per day

Distance

59 km

Cheap tickets

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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.

Fast coaches

Of the 37 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.

NX737

02:551h45

Luton, Station Interchange

04:40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

£251One-way

0 changes

NX737

23:452h00

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

01:45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

£251One-way

0 changes

NX737

15:452h05

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

17:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

£251One-way

0 changes

NX737

08:452h05

Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station

10:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

£251One-way

0 changes

NX737

18:551h55

Luton, Station Interchange

20:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

£251One-way

0 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 £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £60.

Distance: 59 km

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Most popular Coach	Train
£25 Average Price Cheapest	£62 Average Price
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m 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

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 13:31

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX707 · UCX5	Delayed 18:15 15:50Luton, Station Interchange	3h35	19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX707 · UCX5	Delayed 16:47 16:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h15	19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
Saturday 19 July
NX737	Delayed 01:55 01:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h55	07:30 07:30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX737	01:55 Luton, Station Interchange	1h45	03:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NXA1 · UCX5	02:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	05:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · TAOXF	02:35 Luton, Station Interchange	3h45	06:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · TAOXF	02:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h30	06:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX240 · TAOXF	04:10 Luton, Station Interchange	3h30	07:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX240 · TAOXF	04:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h15	07:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · TAOXF	05:05 Luton, Station Interchange	3h25	08:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · TAOXF	05:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	08:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX737	On time 07:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h05	09:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX737	07:55 Luton, Station Interchange	1h55	09:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX230 · UCX5	08:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h10	11:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · UCX5	08:35 Luton, Station Interchange	3h00	11:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX230 · TAOXF	08:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h20	12:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	1 change
NX737	On time 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	On time 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	On time 14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h05	16:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX737	On time 17:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h05	19:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX737	On time 20:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h00	22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
NX737	On time 22:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	2h00	00:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Oxford

United Kingdom

Buses from Luton to Oxford run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

59 km

Average bus duration

2h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

1h 45m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Luton to Oxford

You can travel by coach to Oxford from Luton with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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 Luton and Oxford, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Luton to Oxford coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £19
National Express frequency: 10 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Oxford with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Oxford.

Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Oxford can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Oxford is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Luton to Oxford is on average 1 h 45 min for the 37 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Oxford from Luton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Luton to Oxford leaves at 02: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Luton to Oxford leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 14 direct coaches a day from Luton to Oxford with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Luton to Oxford coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Luton and Oxford to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 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.

A day trip to Oxford from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Oxford by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel to Oxford from Luton 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from Luton to Oxford has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Luton to Oxford.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Luton to Oxford.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Luton to Oxford.

No, luggage for the coach from Luton to Oxford needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Luton to Oxford.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Luton to Oxford.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Luton to Oxford.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Luton to Oxford.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Oxford

Luton

Oxford

The major coach station for departures in Luton is Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) for your trip from Luton to Oxford.

Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)

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Luton, Station Interchange

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