How to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 123 km

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€21

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€47

Average price

3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bournemouth to Oxford

How to get from Bournemouth to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:10AM2h50
Bournemouth
01:00PMOxford
181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:10AM2h50
Bournemouth
01:00PMOxford
181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:00PM2h35
Bournemouth
04:35PMOxford
181One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
06:45AM2h50
Bournemouth
09:35AMOxford
181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:30PM4h10
Bournemouth
11:40PMOxford
731One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Oxford

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 Bournemouth to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Oxford:

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Oxford costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The Bournemouth to Oxford distance is approximately 123 km.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Oxford is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Oxford with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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