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How to get fromOxford to Instowby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 47m
    £79–147

  2. Drive  171.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Instowcar car 171.2 mi
    3h 10m
    £43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 39m
    £56–87

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 54m
    £84–162

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 43m
    £82–154

Oxford to Instow by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Down Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Down Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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