How to travel from Oxford to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and York is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oxford to York 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 London Paddington and then to York.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

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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 York.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to York.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and York

There are several options for getting from Oxford to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).

The distance between Oxford and York is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Oxford and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and York. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 York. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Stagecoach Oxfordshire and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 10m 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Oxford to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and York

Transport options from Oxford to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£62($73)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 35m
£125($145)
hourly339km (210 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
£180($210)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 25m
£275($325)
every 3 hours516km (321 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£27($32)
4 times a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£34($40)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York