How to travel from Reading to Oxford, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Oxford.

  • Duration23min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Oxford Bus Company

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Oxford.

  • Duration38min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Taxi in Reading

+ 3 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration38min
  • Distance42km (26 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Oxford

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Reading to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Oxford

Transport options from Reading to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
23min
£14($16)
hourly44km (27 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
£8($9)
every 30 mins47km (29 miles)
Taxi
38min
£80($95)
on demand42km (26 miles)
Drive
38min
£5($6)
on demand42km (26 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Reading and Oxford

Train operators

Bus companies

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