The distance between Lancaster and Oxford is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 Wolverhampton and then to Oxford.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.
There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Lancaster and Oxford is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lancaster and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lancaster and Oxford. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Oxford. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £95($115) | hourly | 313km (194 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 55m | £100($120) | hourly | 328km (204 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £265($315) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 3h 45m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | £19($23) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £57($67) | on demand | 326km (202 miles) |
Eastern Airways
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