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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 12m. 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 $41.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Oxford:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Oxford
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX561 · NX131 · NX1608:30 AM6h50York, Station Rd3:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$391One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX561 · NX131 · NX1608:30 AM6h50York, Station Rd3:20 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$391One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Y14814+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
Y1544312:11 PM3h34York station (YRK)3:45 PMOxford station (OXF)$2851One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W29915 · W299365:41 PM4h32York station (YRK)10:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$611One-way1 transfer
G80084+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Marylebone+
L385406:17 PM4h22York station (YRK)10:39 PMOxford station (OXF)$891One-way2 transfers- C01926+W29874 · G010199:55 AM4h18York station (YRK)2:13 PMOxford station (OXF)$1091One-way2 transfers
- NX436 · UCX51:45 AM7h50York, Station Rd9:35 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
- NX561 · NX73711:25 AM6h30York, Station Rd5:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Oxford:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- 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.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, Yorkshire Coastliner to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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