Stansted Airport To Oxford
Getting from Stansted to Oxford is not as easy as it is from other London airports. Considering Stansted (often mis-spelt Stanstead) is one of the main budget airports it is surprising there is only one direct bus connection with a big student town like Oxford. There are no direct trains between Oxford and Stansted but you can take the Stansted Express train to London where you can catch another train for GBP 32-34.
The main provider of direct bus services to Oxford is National Express, who run eight direct buses a day from Stansted to Oxford. The bus journey between Stansted and Oxford takes approximately 3 hours and costs 42 GBP return. A 50% discount on bus fares from Stansted to Oxford is available to those over 60s see the - discount leaflet.. As there are not many coaches making this connection they can get quite booked so it is advisable to book in advance online. To book in advance on the secure official website just use the form below:
Stansted Hotel Accommodation
If you have a very early flight from Stansted Airport or arrive late you may wish to spend a night at a hotel near the Airport.
With prices from as little as 35 GBP per night (cheaper than Oxford!) it is worth considering.
Stansted to Oxford by Bus and Train
If you cannot get on a direct bus then there are a few options:
There are no direct trains between Oxford and Stansted but you can take the Stansted Express train to London, then use the underground to get to Paddington where you can catch the train to Oxford for GBP 32-34.
Another option is to take a Terravision bus from Stansted Airport to Victoria Coach Station in London which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs 8 GBP one way. Then take a bus from Victoria coach station direct to Oxford. A more expensive alternative would be to take the underground to Paddington railway station and then take the train from Paddington to Oxford which takes about an hour and costs about 30 GBP return (cheaper if booked in advance). A route via London will probably be cheaper than a direct bus to Oxford and may be your only way to make the connection if you arrive late at night at Stansted. Be warned though, this route between Stansted and Oxford is likely to take much longer due to central London traffic. Once in London buses from London to Oxford run frequently and cost 15 - 18 GBP return meaning you could do the whole trip for 34 GBP rather than 42 GBP.
The cheapest option, but the longest time, is to take an Easyjet bus from Stansted Airport to Victoria Coach Station (cost from 2 GBP). You can then pick up a Megabus (discount bus service) at Victoria to Oxford (cost from 1 GBP for a single).
Another slight variation would be to get off the Easybus in North London at Baker Street rather than Victoria in South London. From Baker Street you can take the underground to Paddington to catch the train to Oxford or Marble Arch station where you can pick up one of the Oxford buses that connect Victoria and Oxford (approx 15 - 18 GBP return as above). If you are feeling energetic you could also walk from Baker Street to Paddington!
Use the button below to search train timetables and prices.
Travel to Oxford by Car
If you are travelling in a group you may find it easiest and most cost effective to hire a car. This is particularly true if your flight is early in the morning or late at night when public transport does not run. To check car rental prices at Stansted click the link below:
Private Taxi to Oxford
Again, if you are travelling in a group, but dont want to hire a car, you may find the most economic way to travel from Stansted Airport is by taxi. The link below allows you to check prices from many different arrival points. If your destination is not listed use the address option with the postcode of OX1 for Oxford:
Stansted Planner
Oxford Cottages
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Postcode: CM241RW
Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2DF.
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