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Compare bus and train for Luton to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX73711:10 AM1h55Luton, Station Interchange1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
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NX73711:10 AM1h55Luton, Station Interchange1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX7372:55 AM1h45Luton, Station Interchange4:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
P300438:59 AM2h19Luton station (LUT)11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)$581One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
P228808:27 AM2h15Luton station (LUT)10:42 AMOxford station (OXF)$581One-way2 transfers
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P226898:01 AM2h16Luton station (LUT)10:17 AMOxford station (OXF)$581One-way2 transfers
NX7378:55 AM2h00Luton, Station Interchange10:55 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX73711:00 AM2h05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
NX7378:45 AM2h10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station10:55 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Oxford:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Oxford costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Railway to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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