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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Lane and arriving at South Terminal Coach Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Oxford to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Oxford and Gatwick Airport is 79 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Oxford to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Oxford to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Oxford to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Oxford to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at South Terminal Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Gatwick Airport is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Oxford to Gatwick Airport.

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

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

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

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

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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 16m
£35–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to South Terminal Coach Stationbus Lgw
2h 36m
£10–17
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Gatwick Airportcar 77.6 mi
1h 28m
£19–27
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalshuttle
2h 20m
£30–60

Oxford to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, Oxford Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Lane to South Terminal Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 2h 36m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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