There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to East Sussex by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 48m£65–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Lane to South Terminal Coach Stationbus Lgw
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
5h 28m£22–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
- Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 49m£36–71Drive 112.4 mi
- Drive from Oxford to East Sussexcar 112.4 mi
2h 16m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
4h 23m£55–106
Oxford to East Sussex by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to East Sussex is to bus which costs £22 - £28 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to East Sussex is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Polegate via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Oxford and East Sussex is 137 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to East Sussex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Oxford to East Sussex, including transfers.
Oxford to East Sussex bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to East Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to East Sussex is to train via London which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £28 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to The Truggery via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to The Brewers Arms via South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Queens Lane to South Terminal Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to East Sussex bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at South Terminal Coach Station.
Oxford to East Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to East Sussex is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Oxford to East Sussex.
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