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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Oxford to Birmingham?

The distance between Oxford and Birmingham is 71 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

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

The train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Birmingham bus from?

Oxford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Birmingham train from?

Oxford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Oxford to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £30 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Oxford to Birmingham bus arrive?

Oxford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Birmingham train arrive?

Oxford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Birmingham is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Oxford to Birmingham.

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

Book your Oxford to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from Oxford to Birmingham?

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

Oxford to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 12m
£35–55
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Birminghamrideshare 68.8 mi
1h 43m
£5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
1h 40m
£8–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Stationbus S4 / ...
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2h 37m
£22–38
Drive 68.6 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Birminghamcar 68.6 mi
1h 25m
£17–25

Oxford to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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