There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Oxford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 22m£40–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Southampton to Oxford66.6 mi
1h 30m£7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
1h 35m£12–30Drive 66.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Oxfordcar 66.3 mi
1h 12m£17–24
Southampton to Oxford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Oxford is to rideshare which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Oxford is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Oxford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Southampton and Oxford is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £40 - £60.
The train from Southampton Central to Oxford takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Southampton to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Oxford is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Oxford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Southampton to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Southampton to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Oxford is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Southampton to Oxford.
Book your Southampton to Oxford train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Southampton to Oxford bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1512+ hotels available in Oxford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton and Oxford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.