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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 prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 83 km
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£27 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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London to Oxford Travel Comparison
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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.
Not the information you were looking for? Here are some pages that might be more in line with the information you need:
- More specific information about getting from London to Oxford by train.
- Our Travel Guide to Oxford.
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FAQs: London to Oxford
Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Oxford.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Oxford: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between London and Oxford is a train with an average price of £10.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oxford:
Taking a train costs £8 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £18 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Oxford from London is by train with an average travel time of 47 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 5 min on average.
The distance between London and Oxford is around 51 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Oxford is:
- Around 436 coaches per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to 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 board their coach from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Most travellers board their train from London Paddington and arrive in Oxford.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Oxford:
- National Express, Megabus or Stagecoach Oxfordshire can take you to Oxford by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from London to Oxford for £18.
- Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, South Western Railway or first_great_western can get you to Oxford by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Great Western Rail from London to Oxford for £10 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 417 direct coaches a day to Oxford with National Express or Stagecoach Oxfordshire.
- You can find 7 direct trains per 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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