How to travel from Brighton to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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$69

Average price

$58

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Cheapest

3h 7m

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2h 37m

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30m

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4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Thameslink

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from Brighton to Oxford

How to get from Brighton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM6h05
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM6h05
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW59514+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22888
    8:58 AM2h44
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:42 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $611One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW59517+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22692
    9:28 AM2h49
    Brighton station (BTN)
    12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59510+Elizabeth lineG23800+Great Western RailwayP30043
    8:26 AM2h52
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkG84464+Great Western RailwayP30642+CrossCountryC72316
    8:39 AM2h59
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM6h15
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    10:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · TAOXF
    10:12 AM4h28
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    2:40 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · TAOXF
    10:05 AM4h35
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    2:40 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Oxford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is a train with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Oxford:

A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Oxford costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

The distance from Brighton to Oxford is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Oxford is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, Southern, Gatwick Express, South Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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