How to travel from Leeds to Oxford

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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 prices starting from lei68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei68, and a train costs an average of lei180.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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Most popular
Bus
Train
Driving

lei137

Average price

Cheapest

lei452

Average price

lei278

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is a bus with an average price of lei137.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:

A bus is lei315 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average lei452.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Oxford including taking a train and bus.

Travel options
from Leeds to Oxford

How to get from Leeds to Oxford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM6h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    lei1121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM6h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    lei1121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryW29873 · G01184
    11:15 AM3h21
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:36 PMOxford station (OXF)
    lei6321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01140 · G01178
    8:15 AM3h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)
    lei2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryW29862 · G01180
    9:15 AM3h24
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:39 PMOxford station (OXF)
    lei4001One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryW29868 · G01018
    10:15 AM4h00
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)
    lei6321One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX160
    1:20 PM5h45
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    lei1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX160
    2:30 AM7h50
    Leeds, Coach Station
    10:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    lei1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM8h35
    Leeds, Coach Station
    4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    lei1171One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Oxford

Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is a bus with an average price of lei137.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:

A bus is lei315 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average lei452.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 54m.

The distance from Leeds to Oxford is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Oxford is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Oxford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Oxford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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