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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 £26, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 83 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£33 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m 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 Oxford to London:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London costing on average £33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 33m.
The journey is about 39m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £47). 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 London from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Oxford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from London are Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from London on Omio.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
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.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Around 52 miles apart, the journey from Oxford to London is convenient to make by either bus or train. Both modes of transport run daily services and low-cost fares are available when you book in advance.
Trains from Oxford to London | Buses from Oxford to London
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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£16 |
1:40 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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£21 |
1:09 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Buses tend to be the cheapest option. Although this option is slower than travelling from Oxford to London on the train, National Express offer cheap tickets on this route.
What to skip the bus? The train is often a little more expensive than getting the bus from London to Oxford. For better deals on train tickets, you should book your trip up to one month in advance.
For those looking for the fastest way to travel from Oxford to London catching the train is your best option. Great Western Railway offers direct routes from Oxford to London every 30 minutes between 05:42 am and 9:32 pm on weekdays. Chiltern Railways also offer direct trains from Oxford to London, but less frequently.
Due low fares and frequency, travelling by bus from Oxford to London is the most popular option. National Express serve this route up to four times an hour at peak times, which offers more flexibility than the train.
Taking the train from Oxford to London remains to be a popular alternative to taking the bus.
For those wishing to travel to London Heathrow from Oxford you can travel to London Paddington by train and change onto the Heathrow Express. The journey time for this route is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
National Express runs a direct service from Oxford to London Gatwick Terminal North (Horley). The journey takes between 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes depending on the time of day.
You can also travel by train to London Gatwick, this route requires between 1 and 3 changes. The journey length can range from 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Travel to London 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 Oxford to London.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to London:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London costing on average £33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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