How to travel from Swanage to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Oxford is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage 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 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bournemouth Station and then to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Swanage and Oxford is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Swanage and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Swanage and Oxford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Swanage and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

More Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Swanage and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Swanage and Oxford. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Swanage to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Oxford

Transport options from Swanage to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£125($145)
every 3 hours206km (128 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
£12($14)
once daily184km (115 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£32($38)
on demand183km (114 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