How to get to Oxford from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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51 miles | |
Coach | |
Coach • £16 • 1 h 23 min | |
Megabus |
Take a coach to travel 51 miles to Oxford from London. Megabus is the main travel provider operating this route. Travellers can even take a direct coach from London to Oxford.
London to Oxford is a very popular route, with a number of transport options available throughout the day. At around 100 kilometres away, and due to a lack of direct flights, it is generally inconvenient to make this journey via plane. However, passengers can take the train or choose from two bus operators. The train journey is often marginally quicker than the bus, both the railway and bus stations are only a short distance apart in Oxford town centre.
Trains from London to Oxford | Buses from London to Oxford
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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£16 |
1:40 h |
1 Day Before |
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£15 |
0:57 h |
3 Weeks Before |
The M40 London to Oxford route has more services than any other long distance bus route in the UK, with up to 150 journeys per day. There are two companies that run the services: the Oxford Tube and the X90. The Oxford Tube is operated by Stagecoach and runs up to five services per hour from Victoria. The X90 also runs from Victoria, through Baker Street, with up to three services per hour. The journey takes between 1.5 hours to just under 2 hours. The journeys are operated by National Express.
Trains from London to Oxford leave from Paddington and are operated by Great Western Railway. The first service departs in the early morning and the last train departs after midnight. There are between three and five services per hour with the journey taking approximately one hour. There are frequent direct services, and some requiring one change.
Both bus and train are popular ways to travel between London and Oxford. The sheer frequency, as well as comfort, of Oxford Tube services, mean that for many they are considered an option just as viable as taking the train. There is also the fact that their ticket price doesn’t fluctuate when you book on the day, which means they’re an ideal choice for a spontaneous trip.
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You can travel by train or coach for as low as £7 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel provider operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Oxford from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
You can go from London to Oxford by coach.
The fastest way to travel to Oxford from London is by coach, which requires on average 1 h 23 min of travel time.
Oxford is approximately 51 miles away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Oxford is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Oxford from London as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Oxford:
The following travel company offer services from London to Oxford:
Yes, there is a direct service from London to Oxford:
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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