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

The distance between Peak District National park and Oxford is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Oxford 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 OxfordPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and then to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance239km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Oxford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 15m. 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 Peak District National park and Oxford is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Peak District National park and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Oxford, 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 Peak District National park and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Peak District National park and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Peak District National park and Oxford. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mam Tor Blue John Cavern, Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Oxford. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Peak District National park and Oxford. The distance is around 239km (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 Peak District National park to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Transport options from Peak District National park to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£105($125)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 5m
£180($210)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
£24($28)
twice a week281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£27($32)
on demand239km (148 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford