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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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$104 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from York to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX561 · UCX5Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Oxford:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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