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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 Kč502 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 Kč502, while a train costs an average of Kč1553.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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Kč502 Average price Cheapest | Kč1553 Average price | Kč1302 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:
A bus is Kč1051 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average Kč1553.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around Kč502 compared to roughly Kč1302 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč800. The journey takes 4h 59m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM6h10Leeds, Coach Station1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationKč5811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM6h10Leeds, Coach Station1:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationKč5811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W29862 · G011809:15 AM3h24Leeds station (LDS)12:39 PMOxford station (OXF)Kč45421One-way1 transfer
Other options
W29868 · G0101810:15 AM4h00Leeds station (LDS)2:15 PMOxford station (OXF)Kč29161One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington9:40 AM4h02Leeds station (LDS)1:42 PMOxford station (OXF)Kč29161One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington10:40 AM4h03Leeds station (LDS)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)Kč29161One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM8h35Leeds, Coach Station4:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationKč5941One-way1 transfer
NX131 · NX16012:25 PM6h40Leeds, Coach Station7:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationKč6681One-way1 transfer
NX131 · NX1609:55 AM5h30Leeds, Coach Station3:25 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationKč8291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Oxford:
A bus is Kč1051 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Oxford costing on average Kč1553.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- 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.
- 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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