What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Oxford is to rideshare which costs £15 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Oxford via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Exeter to Oxford?

The distance between Exeter and Oxford is 165 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Oxford?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Exeter to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Oxford bus from?

Exeter to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Oxford train from?

Exeter to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Oxford?

The best way to get from Exeter to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Exeter to Oxford bus arrive?

Exeter to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Oxford train arrive?

Exeter to Oxford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Oxford is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Exeter to Oxford.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Oxford?

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Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Oxford.

Can I share a ride from Exeter to Oxford?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter and Oxford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Exeter to Oxford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Oxford by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to OxfordBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 16m
£45–159
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Exeter to Oxford144.8 mi
3h 10m
£15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens LaneOxf
5h 19m
£24–62
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to BasingstokeExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to OxfordBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 53m
£31–70
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Oxford144.5 mi
2h 42m
£36–51

Exeter to Oxford by train

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Distance: 164.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Oxford, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Oxford via Reading in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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