The distance between Luton and Oxford is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Luton to Oxford by bus, train, taxi 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 bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.
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Take the train to Farringdon and then to Oxford.
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Take a taxi to Oxford.
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+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Luton to Oxford by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Luton and Oxford is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Luton and Oxford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Oxford is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Luton and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Luton and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 50m.
National Express, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Luton and Oxford. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Oxford. We recommend that you take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Luton and Oxford. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Oxford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £6($7) | 4 times a day | 103km (64 miles) |
Bus via Central station | 2h 25m | £8($10) | hourly | 102km (63 miles) |
Train | 1h 50m | £44($52) | hourly | 157km (97 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 5m | £135($160) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | £14($16) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.