How to travel from Birmingham to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Oxford is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Birmingham 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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Train

Take the train to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Birmingham and Oxford is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Birmingham and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Oxford with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

CrossCountry run train services between Birmingham and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1h 30m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Birmingham and Oxford. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Oxford. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Oxford

Transport options from Birmingham to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£46($55)
hourly114km (71 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
£13($15)
every 4 hours112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£20($24)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford