What is the travel distance from Southampton to Oxford?

Southampton and Oxford are 59 miles (95 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Oxford?

The majority of buses traveling from Southampton to Oxford start their journey at Southampton Coach Station and wind up at Gloucester Green. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Oxford?

Once in Oxford, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sulgrave Manor, Didcot Railway Centre, Christ Church, Science Oxford and Footprints Tours.

Bus Southampton to Oxford from $9 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Oxford on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Southampton Coach Station	1h 35m	10:35am	Gloucester Green	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	4h 15m	6:20am	Gloucester Green	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	4h 15m	6:20am	Gloucester Green	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Southampton Coach Station	4h 25m	8:40am	Gloucester Green	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Southampton Coach Station	4h 25m	8:40am	Gloucester Green	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Oxford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oxford. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $74	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $149	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Oxford?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Oxford

A
Gloucester Green
Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, UK
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B
Oxford High Str Stop
18 High St, Oxford OX1, UK
C
Oxford Bus Stop St Giles
66 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LY, UK
D
426 Old Abingdon Rd
426 Old Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1, UK
E
94 St Aldate's
94 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DA, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,724 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29724 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

National Express Southampton Oxford recent customer reviews

we were treated very well by the very helpful conductor. On time, very comfortable.

Penny U.

March 28, 2018

Good service

Veselina G.

February 22, 2023

Larger indoor waiting would be lovely

Roger Q.

September 4, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Oxford by bus

What is the travel distance from Southampton to Oxford?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Oxford?
What are the best sights and things to do in Oxford?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$18

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$18

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$9

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Oxford was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Oxford, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $78 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Oxford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-24.