How to travel from Oxford to London

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Compare bus and train for Oxford to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 83 km

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€27

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€23

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Cheapest

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

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2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Oxford to London

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Chiltern RailwaysC91063
10:49AM1h28
Oxford station (OXF)
12:17PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)
121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Chiltern RailwaysC91063
10:49AM1h28
Oxford station (OXF)
12:17PMLondon Marylebone (MYB)
121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22686
09:00AM0h52
Oxford station (OXF)
09:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Chiltern RailwaysC91052
08:45AM1h14
Oxford station (OXF)
09:59AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Chiltern RailwaysC91048
08:20AM1h20
Oxford station (OXF)
09:40AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22688
09:59AM0h53
Oxford station (OXF)
10:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
381One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressOLOXT
10:32AM1h44
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
12:16PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressOLOXT
10:03AM1h50
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
11:53AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressOLOXT
09:33AM1h51
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
11:24AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to London

Travel to London 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 Oxford to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and London including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to London is a train with an average price of €7.

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

A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to London costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to London is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The Oxford to London distance is approximately 83 km.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to London is:
  • Around 67 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in London Marylebone (MYB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tfl Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to London with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western.
  • 63 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach Oxfordshire.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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