The distance between Barnstaple and Oxford is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Oxford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Reading and then to Oxford.
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Gloucester Green Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Barnstaple and Oxford is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Oxford. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Oxford. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Reading and then to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Oxford. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £80($95) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £27($32) | 6 times a week | 279km (173 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 5h 30m | £19($22) | once daily | 276km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £47($56) | on demand | 270km (168 miles) |
The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.