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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Read is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Read is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Read?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Read. However, there are services departing from Oxford Bus Station and arriving at Constitutional Club via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Oxford to Read?

The distance between Oxford and Read is 185 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Read without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Oxford to Read, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Read bus from?

Oxford to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford Bus Station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Read?

The best way to get from Oxford to Read is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Oxford to Read bus arrive?

Oxford to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Read?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Read is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Oxford to Read.

Where can I stay near Read?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Read.

Oxford to Read - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Read by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 11m
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 53m
£34–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oxford Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 16m
Drive 179 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Readcar 179 mi
3h 21m
£45–65
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
5h 30m
£76–121
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
5h 42m
£94–138

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Oxford Bus Station to Constitutional Club via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Simonstone Lane via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Blackburn, and Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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