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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

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    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 55m
    £91–181

  2. Drive 171.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Instowcar car 171.3 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–61

  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
    £47–106

  4. Train via Bristol

    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 57m
    £83–167

  5. Train via Basingstoke

    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 33m
    £93–191

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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Down Road via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 4h 55m. 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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