How to travel from Norwich to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Oxford is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Norwich and Oxford is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Norwich and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Oxford. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Norwich and Oxford. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

National Express, Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and Oxford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Norwich and Oxford. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Norwich to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Oxford

Transport options from Norwich to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£90($110)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
£24($28)
5 times a day276km (171 miles)
Bus via Cambridge Jesus College5h 10m
£25($30)
5 times a week251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£28($33)
on demand239km (149 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