The distance between Oxford and Leeds is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Leeds 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Leeds.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Oxford and Leeds is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Oxford and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Leeds is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Oxford and Leeds. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oxford and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 5h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Leeds. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oxford and Leeds. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £115($135) | hourly | 298km (185 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £14($17) | 4 times a day | 306km (190 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £21($25) | 6 times a week | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £31($37) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.