How to travel from Milton Keynes to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Oxford is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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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Train

Take the train to Coventry and then to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Oxford.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

United Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance70km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Oxford by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Oxford is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Milton Keynes and Oxford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Oxford is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Coventry. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Milton Keynes and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Oxford. We recommend that you take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Milton Keynes and Oxford. The distance is around 70km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Oxford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Oxford

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£57($67)
hourly154km (96 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
£8($10)
every 30 mins61km (38 miles)
Taxi
49min
£125($150)
on demand70km (43 miles)
Drive
49min
£13($15)
on demand70km (43 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Oxford

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Bus companies

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