Brighton to Oxford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Oxford

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Cheapest price

€46

Average price

€46

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

4 h 22 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Oxford will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Brighton for Oxford on Tue, Dec 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Dec 02 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .

On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
09:45PM4h40
Brighton
02:25AMOxford
461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:50PM4h35
Brighton
02:25AMOxford
461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:40PM3h45
Brighton
12:25AMOxford
461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:27PM4h28
Brighton
09:55PMOxford
481One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brighton to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 129 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€46

Average price

Cheapest

€61

Average price

4h 0m

Average total duration

3h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Oxford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Oxford buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 1:53 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 2:50 AMBrighton
4h00
6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
4:00 AM 2:55 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
3h55
6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 3:55 AMBrighton
4h45
8:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
4:00 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h40
8:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 4:40 AMBrighton
4h50
9:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
4:45 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h45
9:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 5:35 AMBrighton
4h25
10:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
5:41 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h19
10:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 6:45 AMBrighton
4h35
11:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
6:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h29
11:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 8:05 AMBrighton
4h35
12:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
8:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h28
12:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 9:05 AMBrighton
4h35
1:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
9:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h28
1:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 10:05 AMBrighton
4h35
2:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
10:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h28
2:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 11:05 AMBrighton
4h45
3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
11:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h38
3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 12:05 PMBrighton
4h50
4:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
12:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h43
4:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 1:05 PMBrighton
4h55
6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
1:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h48
6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
Delayed
2:15 PM 1:55 PMBrighton
4h30
6:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h23
6:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
2:50 PM Brighton
4h35
7:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
2:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h28
7:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
4:05 PM Brighton
4h20
8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
4:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h13
8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
5:10 PM Brighton
4h25
9:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
5:17 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h18
9:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
6:20 PM Brighton
4h35
10:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h28
10:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
7:30 PM Brighton
4h25
11:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
7:37 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h18
11:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX423
On time
8:40 PM Brighton
4h10
12:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX423
On time
8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h03
12:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
9:40 PM Brighton
3h45
1:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
9:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
3h38
1:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
10:45 PM Brighton
4h40
3:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · TAOXF
On time
10:50 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
4h35
3:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to Oxford

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Buses from Brighton to Oxford run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €18 by train.

The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 129 km distance in 3h 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €18
Distance
129 km
Average bus duration
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Buses per day
37
Fastest bus
3h 38m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €18

Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Oxford with National Express for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
€45
National Express frequency
36 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Oxford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Oxford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Brighton to Oxford can start from as little as €35 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton to Oxford is €46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Brighton to Oxford is 3 h 38 min   to travel the 128 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first coach from Brighton to Oxford leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Brighton to Oxford leaves at 21: 57.
For the journey from Brighton to Oxford you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Brighton to Oxford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Brighton, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Brighton, Patcham, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station and Brighton, Preston Circus. When arriving in Oxford, you can end your route in coach stations like Oxford, Frideswide Square, Oxford, Railway Station (Stop R4) and Oxford, Thornhill Park and Ride.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Brighton, Patcham, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Oxford, Frideswide Square, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Oxford from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to Oxford by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel to Oxford from Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Brighton to Oxford

Brighton
Oxford
The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip from Brighton to Oxford.
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Brighton, Patcham
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Brighton, Preston Circus
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Brighton, Preston Park
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Brighton, Withdean Park
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