The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Dunstable
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Dunstable is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Dunstable will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Oxford for Dunstable every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
8:001h50Oxford9:50Dunstable£241One-way0 changes
8:001h50Oxford9:50Dunstable£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Dunstable
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Dunstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford to Dunstable bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Dunstable coaches for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:05 Oxford | 2h30 | 8:35 The Quadrant | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:24 Oxford | 2h16 | 8:40 St Marys Church | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:26 Oxford | 2h37 | 10:03 St Marys Church | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Dunstable
Buses from Oxford to Dunstable run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 53 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 53 km |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to DunstableYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Dunstable with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Oxford to Dunstable coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Dunstable 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 Dunstable, 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 Oxford and Dunstable
- 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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