How to travel from Hull to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Oxford is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hull to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Sheffield then Birmingham New Street and then to Oxford.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Hull to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Hull and Oxford is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hull and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Oxford is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hull and Oxford. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Oxford. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

How do I get from Hull to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Oxford

Transport options from Hull to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£110($135)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 35m
£265($315)
hourly538km (335 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
£14($16)
once daily340km (211 miles)
Bus via Northampton Grange Park9h 40m
£37($44)
4 times a week598km (372 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£50($59)
on demand284km (177 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford