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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 €27. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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€101 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m 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.
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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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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.

There are 2 travel options between York and Oxford. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between York and Oxford is a bus with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from York to Oxford:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train with an average ticket price of $55 (€49) from York to Oxford.
The fastest way to get to Oxford from York is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 2 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Getting to Oxford by bus takes 6 h 25 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 152 miles (245 km) between York and Oxford.
The average frequency per day from York to Oxford is:
- 8 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between York and Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from York to Oxford:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from York to Oxford depart from York to Oxford.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to Oxford:
- You can go to Oxford from York by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $33 (€30) with National Express from York to Oxford on Omio.
- You can travel between York and Oxford by train with CrossCountry, LNER, Grand Central Trains or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $55 (€49) with CrossCountry from York to Oxford.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct train per day with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oxford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from York to Oxford.
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