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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Oxford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oxford and Edinburgh is 396 miles. The road distance is 355.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 42m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Oxford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oxford to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 5h 42m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Oxford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Oxford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Oxford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Edinburgh is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Oxford to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Oxford to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£62–218
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 10m
£30–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 34m
£33–78
Drive 353.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Edinburghcar 353.2 mi
6h 22m
£85–123
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 48m
£46–149
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 3m
£53–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 12m
£87–308
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 22m
£95–307
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 41m
£60–214
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 56m
£62–195
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 3m
£81–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 39m
£50–147

Oxford to Edinburgh by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.8 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oxford to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 34m.

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