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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to London is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to London is to train which takes 54 min and costs £28 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Green Line Coach Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Oxford to London?

The distance between Oxford and London is 63 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to London without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £28 - £55.

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

The train from Oxford to London Paddington takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oxford to London bus from?

Oxford to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to London?

The best way to get from Oxford to London is to train which takes 54 min and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Oxford to London bus arrive?

Oxford to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to London is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Oxford to London.

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

Book your Oxford to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to London?

Book your Oxford to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Oxford to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oxford and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Oxford to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
54 min
£28–55
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Londonrideshare 55.9 mi
1h 31m
£5–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
1h 44m
£21–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2h 4m
£6–11
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Londoncar 55.9 mi
1h 16m
£14–20

Oxford to London by train

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Distance: 62.8 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Oxford to London Paddington every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 54 min. Chiltern Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach Oxfordshire operates a bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 2h 4m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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