How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Oxford is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Oxford by train, bus and car. 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 Oxford.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Oxford is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Stoke on Trent and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Oxford with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.

CrossCountry run train services between Stoke on Trent and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Oxford. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Oxford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Oxford. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Oxford. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Oxford

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£63($75)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
£13($15)
once daily198km (123 miles)
Bus to Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green3h 10m
£8($9)
once daily198km (123 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand191km (119 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