The distance between Oxford and London is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 52min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to London 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 Paddington.
Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Oxford and London is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (51 miles)
It takes around 52min to get from Oxford and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to London is to take the train which takes around 52min and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and London. It typically takes around 52min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oxford and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 52min.
Great Western Railway run train services between Oxford and London. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 52min, 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 Oxford and London. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oxford and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 55m.
Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oxford and London. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 52min.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oxford and London. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 52min | £30($35) | every 30 mins | 101km (63 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £16($19) | every 20 mins | 91km (57 miles) |
Bus to London Marble Arch Stop O | 1h 60m | £15($18) | every 30 mins | 95km (59 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £10($12) | on demand | 86km (53 miles) |
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