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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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      train train 4h 17m • Direct

      £91–134

    •  –  Arrives next day

      train train 11h 47m • 1 change

      £94–146

    •  – 

      train train 3h 55m • Direct

      £91–134

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    7h 15m
    £58–92

  3. Drive  237.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Durhamcar car 237.4 mi
    4h 5m
    £60–87

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 28m
    £90–326

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    5h 26m
    £69–160

Oxford to Durham by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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