How to travel from Dumfries to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Oxford is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Haymarket, plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Oxford.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Oxford.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Dumfries and Oxford is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dumfries and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Oxford is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Oxford. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Wolverhampton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Dumfries and Oxford. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

National Express and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Dumfries and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Dumfries and Oxford. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Oxford

Transport options from Dumfries to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Haymarket, plane + 6 similar
4h 10m
£130($155)
every 3 hours653km (406 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£120($140)
every 4 hours665km (413 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 35m
£125($150)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 35m
£275($330)
every 4 hours824km (512 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 40m
£250($295)
every 3 hours807km (501 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane5hrs
£160($190)
every 3 hours800km (497 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 5m
£215($255)
every 4 hours821km (510 miles)
Train
4h 45m
£135($160)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£40($47)
once daily635km (395 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£84($100)
on demand485km (301 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