The distance between Nottingham and Oxford is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Oxford.
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Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Nottingham and Oxford is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nottingham and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Oxford with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 35m.
CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Oxford. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 2h 55m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Oxford. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Nottingham and Oxford. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £89($105) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | £72($85) | 6 times a week | 205km (127 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | £17($20) | twice a week | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £19($23) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.