How to travel from Brighton to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Oxford is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton 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.

👋 Also check out OxfordBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Victoria and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Brighton and Oxford is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Brighton and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Victoria and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Gatwick Express, Southern Service, Great Western Railway, Thameslink and CrossCountry run train services between Brighton and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Brighton and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

National Express and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Brighton and Oxford. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Brighton and Oxford. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

How do I get from Brighton to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Oxford

Transport options from Brighton to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
£32($38)
hourly189km (117 miles)
Train via Gatwick Airport2h 25m
£50($59)
hourly166km (103 miles)
Bus
2h 60m
£19($22)
every 2 hours181km (113 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£19($23)
on demand170km (106 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