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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Oxford to Leicester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Leicester costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Leicester
How to get from Oxford to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G00857 · G008109:39 AM2h31Oxford station (OXF)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
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G00857 · G008109:39 AM2h31Oxford station (OXF)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G00857 · G008109:39 AM2h31Oxford station (OXF)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
G00711 · G666442:08 PM2h42Oxford station (OXF)4:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$581One-way1 transfer
G00863 · G0081611:39 AM2h36Oxford station (OXF)2:15 PMLeicester station (LEI)$801One-way1 transfer
G00860 · G0081310:39 AM2h37Oxford station (OXF)1:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)$801One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2309:50 PM4h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:55 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2402:50 PM4h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2304:50 PM3h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Leicester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Leicester costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East to go to Leicester by bus.
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