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Compare train and bus for Derby to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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$56 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Derby to Oxford
How to get from Derby to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C7519810:55 AM1h44Derby station (DBY)12:39 PMOxford station (OXF)$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX133 · NX1602:35 PM4h30Derby, Bus Station7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C7520012:55 PM1h41Derby station (DBY)2:36 PMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
C754675:53 PM1h46Derby station (DBY)7:39 PMOxford station (OXF)$301One-way0 transfers
C75251 · C724789:41 AM2h33Derby station (DBY)12:14 PMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way1 transfer
C751968:53 AM1h45Derby station (DBY)10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$461One-way0 transfers
NX134 · NX1608:40 AM6h55Derby, Bus Station3:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
NX230 · UCX58:30 AM6h05Derby, Bus Station2:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
NX440 · UCX56:40 AM5h55Derby, Bus Station12:35 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Oxford:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Oxford costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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