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

The cheapest way to get from London to Oxford is to rideshare which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Oxford is to train which takes 56 min and costs £28 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between London and Oxford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marble Arch and arriving at Queens Lane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Oxford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Oxford. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from London to Oxford?

The distance between London and Oxford is 63 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £28 - £55.

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

The train from London Paddington to Oxford takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Oxford bus from?

London to Oxford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Marble Arch station.

Where do I catch the London to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Oxford?

The best way to get from London to Oxford is to train which takes 56 min and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the London to Oxford bus arrive?

London to Oxford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Queens Lane station.

Where does the London to Oxford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Oxford is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from London to Oxford.

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

Book your London to Oxford train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Oxford bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Oxford.

Can I share a ride from London to Oxford?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Oxford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Oxford by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
56 min
£28–55
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Oxfordrideshare 55.9 mi
1h 31m
£5–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Queens Lanebus Tube
1h 45m
£6–11
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Aldatesbus Oxf
2h 25m
£12–21
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Oxfordcar 55.9 mi
1h 15m
£14–20

London to Oxford by train

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Distance: 62.9 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 56 min. Chiltern Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach Oxfordshire operates a bus from Marble Arch to Queens Lane every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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