Travel Information
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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€110 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m 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 €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Oxford costing on average €110.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W29869 · G011729:47 AM3h56York station (YRK)1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)€511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W29869 · G011729:47 AM3h56York station (YRK)1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)€511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G80280+
Y15436+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington7:58 AM3h47York station (YRK)11:45 AMOxford station (OXF)€1141One-way2 transfers
Other options
C01926+
W29869 · G011729:55 AM3h48York station (YRK)1:43 PMOxford station (OXF)€781One-way2 transfers
C01962+
C00848+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:55 AM3h50York station (YRK)12:45 PMOxford station (OXF)€1141One-way2 transfers
G80288+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W348869:17 AM3h59York station (YRK)1:16 PMOxford station (OXF)€1141One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- 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, Station Rd and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- 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.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
Travelling from York to Oxford: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

