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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Oxford 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 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£111 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Southport to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Oxford:
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Oxford costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around £111 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£64. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Oxford from Southport by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southport 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.
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 Southport to Oxford.
This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Oxford:
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Oxford costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Oxford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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