Bus and Coach from Southampton to Oxford: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Southampton to Oxford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£10

tomorrow

£10

Sunday

Monday

£7

Tuesday

£6

Wednesday

£6

Thursday

£6

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 55m	11:55	Southampton	Coach Station	13:50	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 40m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	4h 25m	04:15	Southampton	Coach Station	08:40	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:15:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 15m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:30	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 12:15:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 35m	09:00	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 50m	12:10	Southampton	Coach Station	14:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:10:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	4h 5m	17:30	Southampton	Coach Station	21:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 25m	04:15	Southampton	Coach Station	08:40	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:15:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	12:10	Southampton	Coach Station	14:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:10:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 40m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	3h 55m	11:05	Southampton	University	15:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:05:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	4h 5m	15:40	Southampton	University	19:45	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:40:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 40m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 50m	12:10	Southampton	Coach Station	14:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:10:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	5h 20m	18:35	Southampton	Coach Station	23:55	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:35:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	4h 15m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:20	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:05:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	12:10	Southampton	Coach Station	14:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:10:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 40m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	4h 15m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:30	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:15:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	12:35	Southampton	University	16:30	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:35:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 40m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	10:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:55:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 35m	16:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:00:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 50m	12:10	Southampton	Coach Station	14:00	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:10:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	4h 5m	15:20	Southampton	University	19:25	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:20:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 15m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:30	Oxford	Gloucester Green	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:15:00 to Gloucester Green, Oxford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Oxford is £6 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Oxford

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Oxford are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Southampton to Oxford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Southampton and Oxford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 39 coaches from Southampton to Oxford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Oxford, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Oxford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 17 times every day by bus from Southampton to Oxford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Oxford starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Latest Coach	20:30
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	94.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Oxford

Every day, 17 buses from 1 coach companies leave Southampton for Oxford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£10

Saturday 06/12

£10

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£7

Tuesday 09/12

£6

Wednesday 10/12

£6

Thursday 11/12

£6

Friday 12/12

£8

Saturday 13/12

£15

Sunday 14/12

£8

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£41

Wednesday 17/12

£8

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£13

Saturday 20/12

£15

Sunday 21/12

£13

Monday 22/12

£42

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£15

Thursday 25/12

£61

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£15

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Oxford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Oxford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Oxford. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Oxford, with £6. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £41.

How to save money travelling from Southampton to Oxford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Southampton to Oxford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Southampton to Oxford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Southampton to Oxford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Oxford

These are the most booked bus companies between Southampton to Oxford from our users.

National Express from Southampton to Oxford

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Southampton to Oxford:

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	05/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Oxford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Southampton and Oxford.

Coach Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

Gloucester Green

OX1

Thornhill Park and Ride

Thornhill Park and Ride (Stop A)

Sandhills

London Road

Parkway

St Aldate's

St Aldate's 94

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Southampton to Oxford? Compare all modes of transports from Southampton to Oxford.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Oxford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Southampton to Oxford? Or which bus companies serve the route Southampton to Oxford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Southampton to Oxford bus

How much does a Southampton - Oxford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Oxford bus trip is available from £6 and takes 1h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Southampton to Oxford?

The connection Southampton to Oxford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Southampton - Oxford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Oxford is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Oxford from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Oxford is provided by National Express and takes 1h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Oxford?

The earliest bus to Oxford departs from Southampton at 02:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Southampton to Oxford?

The latest bus to Oxford departs from Southampton at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Southampton - Oxford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Southampton to Oxford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Oxford?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton and Oxford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Oxford from Southampton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Southampton Oxford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Southampton Oxford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Southampton to Oxford on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Southampton to Oxford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Southampton and to Oxford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Southampton and to Oxford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!