The distance between Reading and Oxford is around 42km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 23min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading to Oxford by train, bus, taxi 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 Oxford.
Take the bus to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.
Oxford Bus Company
Take a taxi to Oxford.
Taxi in Reading
+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Reading to Oxford by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($16).
The distance between Reading and Oxford is around 42km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (24 miles)
It takes around 23min to get from Reading and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 38min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 23min and will set you back approx £14 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Oxford. It typically takes around 23min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reading and Oxford with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 23min.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Reading and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 23min, 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 Reading and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reading and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Reading and Oxford. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 23min.
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 Reading and Oxford. The distance is around 42km (26 miles) by road and it will take around 38min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 23min and will usually cost around £14 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 23min | £14($16) | hourly | 44km (27 miles) |
Bus | 1h 25m | £8($9) | every 30 mins | 47km (29 miles) |
Taxi | 38min | £80($95) | on demand | 42km (26 miles) |
Drive | 38min | £5($6) | on demand | 42km (26 miles) |
Oxford Bus Company
The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.