Slough to Oxford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Slough to Oxford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£32

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£32

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

1 h 50 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

1 h 56 m

Buses on 23 Sept

48

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Slough to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Slough to Oxford will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

To travel from Slough to Oxford you need to make at least one change.

  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    21:302h05
    Slough, Wellington Street
    23:35Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    7:302h30
    Slough, Wellington Street
    10:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    6:302h25
    Slough, Wellington Street
    8:55Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    21:002h00
    Slough, Wellington Street
    23:00Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF
    5:001h55
    Slough, Wellington Street
    6:55Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
    £321One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Slough to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £32.

Distance: 53 km

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Coach
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Driving

£32

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£16

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Oxford is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Oxford:

A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Slough to Oxford costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Oxford including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-15.78. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Slough to Oxford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Slough to Oxford coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF17:45 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
20:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF17:45 Slough, Wellington Street
2h45
20:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF18:50 Slough, Wellington Street
2h15
21:05 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF18:50 Slough, Wellington Street
2h40
21:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF19:50 Slough, Wellington Street
2h10
22:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF19:50 Slough, Wellington Street
2h35
22:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF20:25 Slough, Wellington Street
2h30
22:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF20:25 Slough, Wellington Street
2h05
22:30 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF21:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
23:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF21:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
23:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF21:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h29
23:59 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF21:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h05
23:35 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF22:30 Slough, Wellington Street
1h50
0:20 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF22:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h15
0:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF23:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
1:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF23:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
1:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
Wednesday 23 September
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF4:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h15
6:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF4:00 Slough, Wellington Street
1h55
5:55 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF5:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h15
7:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF5:00 Slough, Wellington Street
1h55
6:55 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF6:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h30
8:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF6:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h05
8:05 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF6:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h50
9:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF6:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
8:55 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF7:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h40
9:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF7:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h15
9:15 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF7:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
9:30 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF7:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h30
10:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF8:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h45
11:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF8:30 Slough, Wellington Street
2h20
10:50 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF9:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h10
11:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF9:00 Slough, Wellington Street
2h35
11:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF10:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
12:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF10:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
12:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF11:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
13:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF11:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
13:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF12:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
14:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF12:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
14:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF13:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h00
15:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF13:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h25
15:35 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF14:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h10
16:20 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF14:10 Slough, Wellington Street
2h35
16:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF14:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h20
17:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF14:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h45
17:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF15:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h20
18:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF15:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h45
18:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF16:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h20
19:00 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride1 change
National ExpressRE703 · TAOXF16:40 Slough, Wellington Street
2h45
19:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Slough to Oxford

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Buses from Slough to Oxford run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £9 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 53 km distance in 1h 17m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9
Distance
53 km
Average bus duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Buses per day
41
Fastest bus
1h 17m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:51
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9

Bus providers: National Express from Slough to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Slough to Oxford with National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest National Express Price
£31
National Express frequency
46 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Things to do in Oxford

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  • Must visit

Ashmolean Museum

Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History

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Pitt Rivers Museum

A compact museum exploring world cultures through objects from many regions. Thoughtful displays make it a rewarding stop beside the natural history museum.

Pound sterling (£)

Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though buses and casual eats are manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Slough to Oxford coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Slough to Oxford can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Slough to Oxford is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Slough to Oxford is 1h 17m to travel the 53 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Slough to Oxford leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Slough to Oxford leaves at 23:51.
There are 41 coaches a day from Slough to Oxford which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Slough to Oxford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Slough and Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Slough , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Slough, Wellington Street, Windsor . When arriving in Oxford , you can end your route in coach stations like Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Slough, Wellington Street, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Slough to Oxford is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Oxford including taking a coach and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Slough to Oxford for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Slough to Oxford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Slough to Oxford depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Slough to Oxford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Slough to Oxford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Slough to Oxford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Slough to Oxford.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Slough to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Slough to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Slough to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Oxford

Most Slough to Oxford buses use the Slough, Wellington Street to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare Slough and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Slough
Arrival bus stations in Oxford

Which Slough station do buses to Oxford leave from?

Buses from Slough to Oxford leave from Slough, Wellington Street. The station is from Slough city centre at Slough Bus Station, Slough SL1 1XN, UK.
Slough, Wellington StreetSlough Bus Station, Slough SL1 1XN, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Slough, Wellington Street from Slough city centre

Bus103 · 3m · £4 · every ~3 min
702 · 11m · £2 · every ~4 min

Slough, Wellington Street bus station facilities and services

Slough, Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Slough, Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Slough, Wellington Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Slough, Wellington Street.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Slough, Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Slough, Wellington Street: Bus stops accessible for wheelchairs.

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