How to travel from Liverpool to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Oxford is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Train

Take the train to Stafford and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance278km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Liverpool and Oxford is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Liverpool and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stafford. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Liverpool and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Liverpool and Oxford. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Oxford. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Oxford. The distance is around 278km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Oxford

Transport options from Liverpool to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£84($100)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
£180($215)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane3h 50m
£275($325)
every 3 hours455km (283 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 25m
£180($215)
hourly479km (298 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
£14($17)
every 20 mins282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£32($38)
on demand278km (172 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