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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Oxford:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Oxford costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Oxford
How to get from Doncaster to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:15 AM7h35Doncaster6:50 PMOxford$551One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 AM7h35Doncaster6:50 PMOxford$551One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 AM7h35Doncaster6:50 PMOxford$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Oxford:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Oxford costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Oxford by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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