How to travel from Oxford to Leicester

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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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$31

Average price

Cheapest

$74

Average price

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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30m

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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1h 49m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Leicester among Omio's users.

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from Oxford to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryG00857 · G00810
    9:39 AM2h31
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG00857 · G00810
    9:39 AM2h31
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00857 · G00810
    9:39 AM2h31
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00711 · G66644
    2:08 PM2h42
    Oxford station (OXF)
    4:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00863 · G00816
    11:39 AM2h36
    Oxford station (OXF)
    2:15 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00860 · G00813
    10:39 AM2h37
    Oxford station (OXF)
    1:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX230
    9:50 PM4h05
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    1:55 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX240
    2:50 PM4h35
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX230
    4:50 PM3h40
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    8:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Oxford to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

The distance from Oxford to Leicester is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Leicester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Leicester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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