What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Leicester is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Oxford to Leicester?

The distance between Oxford and Leicester is 82 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Leicester without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Oxford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leicester bus from?

Oxford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leicester train from?

Oxford to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £60 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Oxford to Leicester bus arrive?

Oxford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Oxford to Leicester train arrive?

Oxford to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Leicester is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Oxford to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Leicester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Leicester?

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Oxford to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus X6
2h 27m
£37–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 4m
£18–42
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 31m
£60–84
Drive 74.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Leicestercar 74.5 mi
1h 27m
£19–27
Train, bus via Royal Leamington Spa
1. Take the train from Oxford to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
4h
£29–38

Oxford to Leicester by train and bus

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 4m.

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