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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 335 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 DKK 335, while a flight costs an average of DKK 5,613.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 335 Average price Cheapest | DKK 789 Average price | DKK 5,613 Average price | DKK 402 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Oxford
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:
A bus is DKK 455 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average DKK 789.
A bus is DKK 5,279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Oxford costing on average DKK 5,613.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around DKK 335 compared to roughly DKK 402 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 68. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Oxford
How to get from Leeds to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX240 · UCX512:20 AM 9h15 Leeds, Coach Station 9:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station DKK 293 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX240 · UCX512:20 AM 9h15 Leeds, Coach Station 9:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station DKK 293 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W29886 · G010291:15 PM 3h58 Leeds station (LDS) 5:13 PM Oxford station (OXF) DKK 616 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
C02094+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C48258 · GW4113008:10 PM 5h15 Leeds station (LDS) 1:25 AM Oxford station (OXF) DKK 473 1 One-way 3 transfers
G08023+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C332076:40 PM 4h05 Leeds station (LDS) 10:45 PM Oxford station (OXF) DKK 514 1 One-way 2 transfers
C02152+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C008019:39 AM 4h06 Leeds station (LDS) 1:45 PM Oxford station (OXF) DKK 514 1 One-way 2 transfers
NX240 · NX7376:40 AM 6h30 Leeds, Coach Station 1:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station DKK 368 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX561 · NX7376:15 AM 4h40 Leeds, Coach Station 10:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station DKK 378 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX426 · NX7376:00 PM 5h20 Leeds, Coach Station 11:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station DKK 378 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:
A bus is DKK 455 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average DKK 789.
A bus is DKK 5,279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Oxford costing on average DKK 5,613.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Oxford by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Chiltern Railways, Grand Central Trains to go to Oxford by train.
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