Luton to Oxford bus with National Express

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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

37

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.

National ExpressNX737
02:551h45
Luton, Station Interchange
04:40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£251One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX737
23:452h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£251One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX737
15:452h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
17:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£251One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX737
08:452h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£251One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX737
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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Train

£25

Average Price

Cheapest

£62

Average Price

2h 30m

Average total duration

2h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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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
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX707 · UCX5
Delayed
18:15 15:50Luton, Station Interchange
3h35
19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX707 · UCX5
Delayed
16:47 16:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h15
19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
Saturday 19 July
national_expressNX737
Delayed
01:55 01:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h55
07:30 07:30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX73701:55 Luton, Station Interchange
1h45
03:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA1 · UCX502:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h10
05:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF02:35 Luton, Station Interchange
3h45
06:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF02:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h30
06:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX240 · TAOXF04:10 Luton, Station Interchange
3h30
07:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX240 · TAOXF04:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h15
07:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF05:05 Luton, Station Interchange
3h25
08:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF05:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h10
08:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
07:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h05
09:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX73707:55 Luton, Station Interchange
1h55
09:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · UCX508:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h10
11:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · UCX508:35 Luton, Station Interchange
3h00
11:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF08:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h20
12:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
10:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h05
12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX73710:10 Luton, Station Interchange
1h55
12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · TAOXF10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h15
13:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h05
14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX73712:25 Luton, Station Interchange
1h55
14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · UCX512:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h10
15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · UCX512:35 Luton, Station Interchange
3h00
15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h05
16:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
On time
17:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h05
19:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
On time
20:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
2h00
22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
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

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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
36
Direct buses
15
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
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

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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Oxford

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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.
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Luton, Station Interchange
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The major coach station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip to Oxford from Luton.
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
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Car connection
George Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • The Four Candles (0.2 km)
  • The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
  • 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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