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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Gatwick is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Lane and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Oxford to Gatwick?

The distance between Oxford and Gatwick is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Oxford to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gatwick bus from?

Oxford to Gatwick bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gatwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Oxford to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Oxford to Gatwick bus arrive?

Oxford to Gatwick bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Gatwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Gatwick?

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

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

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Oxford to Gatwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2h 15m
£35–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to North Terminal Bus Stationbus Lgw
2h 41m
£10–17
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 30m
£14–19
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Gatwickcar 76.7 mi
1h 27m
£19–27

Oxford to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 2h 30m.

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