How to travel from Oxford to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Peak District National park is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Oxford to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkOxford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway and then to Chesterfield.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Oxford and Peak District National park is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Oxford and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Peak District National park. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Cavendish Street and Mam Tor Blue John Cavern. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Peak District National park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 20m 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 Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Peak District National park

Transport options from Oxford to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£180($210)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly4h 10m
£275($325)
every 3 hours443km (275 miles)
Train
4h 5m
£95($115)
hourly284km (176 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£24($28)
twice a week266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£27($32)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park