The distance between Lincoln and Oxford is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lincoln to Oxford by train, bus and car. 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 London Kings Cross and then to Oxford.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Gloucester Green Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Lincoln and Oxford is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lincoln and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Oxford. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
LNER, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lincoln and Oxford. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lincoln and Oxford. Buses run twice a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Oxford. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Lincoln and Oxford. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £61($72) | every 4 hours | 324km (201 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 25m | £85($100) | 6 times a week | 260km (161 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £22($26) | twice a week | 253km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £36($43) | on demand | 210km (130 miles) |
The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.