How to travel from Poole to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Oxford is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole 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 Oxford.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Poole to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Poole and Oxford is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Poole and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Poole and Oxford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Poole and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Poole and Oxford. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

How do I get from Poole to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Oxford

Transport options from Poole to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
£63($74)
every 4 hours174km (108 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£8($9)
once daily169km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£19($22)
on demand158km (98 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