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.
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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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | £90($110) | hourly | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | £24($28) | 5 times a day | 276km (171 miles) |
Bus via Cambridge Jesus College | 5h 10m | £25($30) | 5 times a week | 251km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £28($33) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
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