How to travel from York to Oxford

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Compare train and bus for York to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. 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 €51, while a train costs an average of €110.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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€110

Average price

€51

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Cheapest

€54

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

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6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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3h 31m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from York to Oxford is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average €110.

The fastest way to travel from York to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Oxford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €110 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from York to Oxford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryW29869 · G01172
    9:47 AM3h56
    York station (YRK)
    1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)
    €511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryW29869 · G01172
    9:47 AM3h56
    York station (YRK)
    1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)
    €511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80280+Great Western RailwayY15436+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington
    7:58 AM3h47
    York station (YRK)
    11:45 AMOxford station (OXF)
    €1141One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC01926+CrossCountryW29869 · G01172
    9:55 AM3h48
    York station (YRK)
    1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)
    €781One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC01962+Great Western RailwayC00848+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington
    8:55 AM3h50
    York station (YRK)
    12:45 PMOxford station (OXF)
    €1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80288+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34886
    9:17 AM3h59
    York station (YRK)
    1:16 PMOxford station (OXF)
    €1141One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Oxford.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Oxford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Oxford is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average €110.

The fastest way to travel from York to Oxford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

The distance from York to Oxford is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Oxford is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York 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 York to Oxford:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Oxford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Oxford:
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from York to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, London Paddington (PAD), Bath, London Heathrow Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.
For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.

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