The distance between Peterborough and Oxford is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peterborough to Oxford by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Oxford.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Oxford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Peterborough and Oxford is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Peterborough and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Oxford. We recommend that you drive to Oxford. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Oxford. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peterborough and Oxford. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £40($47) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 55m | £100($120) | hourly | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £25($29) | on demand | 140km (87 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.