What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Oxford is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Oxford is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Oxford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Queens Lane. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Oxford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Oxford?

The distance between Gatwick and Oxford is 79 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Oxford?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Gatwick to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Oxford bus from?

Gatwick to Oxford bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Oxford train from?

Gatwick to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Oxford?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Gatwick to Oxford bus arrive?

Gatwick to Oxford bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Queens Lane station.

Where does the Gatwick to Oxford train arrive?

Gatwick to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Oxford is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Gatwick to Oxford.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Oxford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick to Oxford?

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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick to Oxford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 1m
£35–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
2h 30m
£10–17
Drive 76.6 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Oxfordcar 76.6 mi
1h 27m
£19–27

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Oxford, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Oxford via Reading in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Oxford Bus Company operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Queens Lane hourly. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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