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 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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Bus

$104

Average price

$56

Average price

Cheapest

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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

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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.

CrossCountryC75198
09:36AM3h03
York station (YRK)
12:39PMOxford station (OXF)
$871One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX561 · UCX5
07:55AM6h40
York, Station Rd
02:35PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$641One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75198
09:36AM3h03
York station (YRK)
12:39PMOxford station (OXF)
$871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERY11958+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22888
08:04AM3h38
York station (YRK)
11:42AMOxford station (OXF)
$1141One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11815+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22692
08:30AM3h47
York station (YRK)
12:17PMOxford station (OXF)
$1141One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11819+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22889
09:55AM3h47
York station (YRK)
01:42PMOxford station (OXF)
$1141One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX561 · UCX5
11:10AM6h55
York, Station Rd
06:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$641One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX737
11:10AM6h55
York, Station Rd
06:05PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$811One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX436 · UCX5
01:45AM6h10
York, Station Rd
07:55AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
$681One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
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 $35 (€28).

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).

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

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

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 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.

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, Rail Station 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 CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Oxford:
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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