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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 83 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oxford:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oxford costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
The journey is about 42m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly £0.91 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Oxford are London, Reading, Bicester, Birmingham and Cambridge. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Oxford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Reading is a busy Thames Valley town known for its music festival, business links and the remains of Reading Abbey. The centre combines modern shopping with riverside paths and a lively food and arts scene.
Bicester is best known for Bicester Village, but it is also an Oxfordshire market town with a historic centre and a relaxed local feel. Its position near Oxford and Blenheim Palace makes it a practical base for exploring the area.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oxford:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oxford costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oxford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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