How to travel from Nottingham to Oxford, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Oxford

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Oxford

Transport options from Nottingham to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
2h 25m
£89($105)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Train2h 35m
£72($85)
6 times a week205km (127 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£17($20)
twice a week193km (120 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£19($23)
on demand166km (103 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