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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. 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 $48, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Oxford to Leeds:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Leeds costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 4h 53m 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 Oxford to Leeds
How to get from Oxford to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:45 PM5h35Oxford11:20 PMLeeds$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:45 PM5h35Oxford11:20 PMLeeds$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:45 PM5h35Oxford11:20 PMLeeds$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:45 PM5h35Oxford10:20 PMLeeds$291One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM5h55Oxford7:05 PMLeeds$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Leeds:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Leeds costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Leeds by train.
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