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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Oxford
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €22
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €44
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 1 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h 51 m
- Buses on Nov 13
- 44
- Distance
- 59 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Oxford will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 44 buses from Luton to Oxford, including 16 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 3h50 Luton 10:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €22 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:15 PM 4h30 Luton 12:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €22 1 One-way 1 transfer 
NX7371:30 PM 1h55 Luton, Station Interchange 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX737
4:00 PM 2h10 Luton, Station Interchange 6:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
11:15 AM 1h55 Luton, Station Interchange 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX737
3:00 AM 1h45 Luton, Station Interchange 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
9:30 PM 1h50 Luton, Station Interchange 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
11:59 PM 1h51 Luton, Station Interchange 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
1:30 PM 1h55 Luton, Station Interchange 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX737
11:15 AM 1h55 Luton, Station Interchange 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Oxford
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Buses from Luton to Oxford run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 59 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Luton to Oxford trip
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Live departures
Luton to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Oxford buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 | 2:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 3:00 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h45 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA1 · UCX5 | 3:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 6:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 3:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h40 | 7:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 3:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 7:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 4:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 4:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h55 | 8:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h30 | 9:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 6:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 9:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 8:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 9:00 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h30 | 12:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 12:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 11:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 11:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 11:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 2:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX240 · TAOXF | 11:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 3:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX240 · TAOXF | 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 3:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 4:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 1:30 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h00 | 4:35 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 2:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 3:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h05 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 3:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h20 | 6:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 4:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 2h10 | 6:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · UCX5 | 4:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 7:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · UCX5 | 4:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 5:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h25 | 8:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · UCX5 | 5:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 8:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · TAOXF | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 8:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 7:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 7:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 9:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 9:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 | 9:30 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX231 · TAOXF | 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 1:25 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 2h20 | 12:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX737 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 | 11:59 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h51 | 1:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Luton and Oxford
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
Buses from Luton to Oxford
Picturesque, historic Oxford is a must-visit destination in the UK, and one that's well-connected to the rest of the country by bus. At its quickest, the journey from Luton takes less than two hours, which is ideal for those flying in to Luton Airport for a quick vacation, or for those already based in Luton itself. Direct buses depart a few times a day at regular intervals.
Which bus companies travel from Luton to Oxford?
All buses along this route are provided by National Express, which is the biggest long-distance bus provider in the UK. National Express buses depart from both Luton Airport and from the center of Luton. They serve two destinations in Oxford: Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and the famous Oxford High Street.
How long is the bus from Luton to Oxford?
The fastest bus from Luton to Oxford takes just 1 hour 55 minutes when traveling direct from Luton Airport to Oxford Gloucester Green. Perhaps surprisingly, this is a night bus which departs at around 11:20 p.m. The slowest journey takes 4 hours 15 minutes, while the average journey takes around 3 hours.
How many buses are there from Luton to Oxford?
Travelers can expect to find around 8 direct buses per day to Oxford from Luton. These all depart from Luton Airport and reach Oxford's Gloucester Green Bus Station. There are also around 27 indirect buses on a typical day. Most of these will depart from Luton Station Interchange in downtown Luton. Most indirect trains reach Oxford Gloucester Green, but around 7 per day will reach Oxford High Street.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Luton to Oxford?
Departure bus stations: Buses depart from Luton Airport and Luton Station Interchange. Luton Airport Bus Station is located right at the terminal building of London Luton Airport. Many local and regional bus routes arrive here. Luton Station Interchange sits just outside Luton Railway Station, right in the heart of Luton.
Arrival bus stations: Buses arrive at Oxford Gloucester Green and Oxford High Street. Gloucester Green is Oxford's main bus station, located directly in the center of the city. Long-distance buses depart from here, serving London and many other UK destinations. Oxford High Street is not a bus station but a bus stop along the most famous street in Oxford.
FAQs: Bus from Luton to Oxford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Luton to Oxford
Most Luton to Oxford buses use the Luton, Station Interchange to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride. Use this guide to compare Luton and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do buses to Oxford leave from?
Getting to Luton, Station Interchange from Luton city centre
Luton, Station Interchange bus station facilities and services
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Getting to Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) from Luton city centre
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) bus station facilities and services
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
Which Oxford station do buses from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride from Oxford city centre
Bus stations for Luton to Oxford
Check bus stations information for Luton and Oxford, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
Most popular bus connections from Luton
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