How to get to Oxford from London
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4.6Travel Information from London to Oxford
 Distance | 51 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £14 - £14 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • £14 • 47 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £14 • 47 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 51 miles by train or coach between London and Oxford. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Oxford.
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How to get to Oxford from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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How to Travel 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
London to Oxford Travel Comparison
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£16 |
1:40 h |
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£15 |
0:57 h |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Oxford?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Oxford
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.
Fastest way to travel from London to Oxford
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.
Most popular way to travel from London to Oxford
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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- More specific information about getting from London to Oxford by train.
- Our Travel Guide to Oxford.
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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 leading travel operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Oxford travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Travel information from London to Oxford with National Express:
- Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
- Cheapest Price: £7
FAQs: London to Oxford
You can get between London and Oxford 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Oxford is a train with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oxford:
Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £14.
The quickest way to travel to Oxford from London is by train, which takes on average 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 32 min.
The London to Oxford distance is approximately 51 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Oxford is:
- 13 coaches per day.
- 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Oxford as scheduled services by train or 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:
- Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from London to Oxford depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Most travellers take a train from London Paddington to Oxford.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Oxford:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Oxford by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus London to Oxford tickets on Omio for £14.
- Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Tfl Rail or first_great_western can take you to Oxford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Chiltern Railways from London to Oxford for £14.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct coaches per day to take to Oxford with National Express or Megabus.
- You'll find 32 direct trains a day to Oxford with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western.
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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