How to travel from Oxford to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Oxford to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Leeds

Transport options from Oxford to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£115($135)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
4h 45m
£14($17)
4 times a day306km (190 miles)
Bus5h 30m
£21($25)
6 times a week324km (201 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£31($37)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds