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.
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.
👋 Also check out York → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to York.
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Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to York.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £62($73) | hourly | 407km (253 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 35m | £125($145) | hourly | 339km (210 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £180($210) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 25m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 516km (321 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | £27($32) | 4 times a week | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £34($40) | on demand | 296km (184 miles) |
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Grand Central
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
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Stagecoach Oxfordshire
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.