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Compare train and bus 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 €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 83 km
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€28 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Oxford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 AM1h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 AM1h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y153038:08 PM0h51Oxford station (OXF)8:59 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€401One-way0 transfers
Other options
G15366 · W354355:10 PM1h03Oxford station (OXF)6:13 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€81One-way1 transfer
C00773 · G150507:07 PM1h07Oxford station (OXF)8:14 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€81One-way1 transfer
L378529:04 AM1h14Oxford station (OXF)10:18 AMLondon Marylebone (MYB)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM2h00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€71One-way0 transfers
OLOXT1:03 AM1h47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station2:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
OLOXT12:03 AM1h47Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to London
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to London:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to London costing on average €28.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 74 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 65 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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