Guildford to Oxford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Guildford to Oxford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 29

Cheapest price on Oct 29

€33

Average ticket price on Oct 29

€34

Fastest journey on Oct 29

3 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Oct 29

4 h 5 m

Buses on Oct 29

3

Distance

74 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Guildford to Oxford will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast buses

On Thu, Oct 29, we found 3 buses from Guildford to Oxford, including 3 direct services.

On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 4 h 26 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Guildford to Oxford

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Buses from Guildford to Oxford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €23 by train.

The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:03. The fastest bus covers the 74 km distance in 3h 0m.

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 €23
Distance
74 km
Average bus duration
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
€32
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
3h 0m
First bus
12:04 AM
Last bus
11:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
2 days
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 €23

Frequently asked questions about your Guildford to Oxford trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Guildford to Oxford.

Cheap coach tickets from Guildford to Oxford can start from as little as €32 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Guildford to Oxford is €36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Guildford to Oxford leaves at 12:04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Guildford to Oxford leaves at 11:03 PM.
There are 4 coaches a day from Guildford to Oxford which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Guildford to Oxford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Oxford buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National Express7:35 PM Guildford
3h58
11:33 PM Oxford0 transfersDirect
Thursday, October 29
National Express3:55 PM Guildford
4h26
8:21 PM Oxford0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Bus providers: National Express from Guildford to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Guildford to Oxford with National Express for as low as €23. 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 National Express Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest National Express Price
€32
National Express frequency
4 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.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Guildford and Oxford

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Guildford to Oxford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Guildford and Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Guildford to Oxford:
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    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Guildford to Oxford for coach company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Guildford to Oxford depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • 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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Guildford to Oxford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Guildford to Oxford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Guildford to Oxford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Guildford to Oxford.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Guildford to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Guildford to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Guildford to Oxford with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Bus from Guildford to Oxford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Guildford and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Guildford to Oxford

Most Guildford to Oxford buses use the Guildford, Egerton Road to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Guildford
Arrival bus stations in Oxford

Which Guildford station do buses to Oxford leave from?

Buses from Guildford to Oxford leave from Guildford, Egerton Road. The station is 2 km from Guildford city centre at Egerton Rd, Guildford, UK.
Guildford, Egerton RoadEgerton Rd, Guildford, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Guildford, Egerton Road from Guildford city centre

Guildford, Egerton Road is 2 km from Guildford city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN1, 1 · 8m · €2 · every ~7 min
Ra2 · 11m · every ~13 min
N1, 1 · 12m · €2 · every ~7 min
18 · 21m · €2 · every ~2 min

Guildford, Egerton Road bus station facilities and services

Guildford, Egerton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several restaurants available within walking distance.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Guildford, Egerton Road. ATMs are available at Guildford, Egerton Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Guildford, Egerton Road.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Guildford, Egerton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford, Egerton Road: Wheelchair accessible routes available.

Bus stations for Guildford to Oxford

Check bus stations information for Guildford and Oxford, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Guildford, Egerton Road, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.

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