There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Oxford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Oxfordtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 13m£67–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 451
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
5h 25m£25–41Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Oxfordcar 127.5 mi
2h 20m£32–46
Lincoln to Oxford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Oxford is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Oxford via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Lincoln and Oxford is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lincoln to Oxford, including transfers.
Lincoln to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Oxford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Oxford via Derby in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Lincoln to Oxford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Oxford is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lincoln to Oxford.
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