The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Oxford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Oxford will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 4 buses that leave Stansted for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 42 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Oxford bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 01:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 08:00 08:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h41 | 07:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | Delayed 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h26 | 18:22 18:22Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 change | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | Delayed 03:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h26 | 18:22 18:22Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 change | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 03:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h57 | 08:17 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | Delayed 04:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h26 | 18:22 18:22Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride | 1 change | |
NXA6 · OLOXT | On time 04:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h52 | 09:12 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 07:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:55 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 09:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 13:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 11:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 15:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 14:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 18:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 19:30 17:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 21:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | On time 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 23:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 | On time 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 01:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 01:20 Stansted | 4h41 | 06:01 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Oxford
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Oxford with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stansted to Oxford coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Oxford
- 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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