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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 200 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Barnsley to Oxford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Oxford:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Oxford costing on average £94.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Oxford from Barnsley by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barnsley to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Oxford are London, Bicester, Reading, Birmingham and Cambridge. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Oxford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Bicester is best known for Bicester Village, but it is also an Oxfordshire market town with a historic centre and a relaxed local feel. Its position near Oxford and Blenheim Palace makes it a practical base for exploring the area.
Reading is a busy Thames Valley town known for its music festival, business links and the remains of Reading Abbey. The centre combines modern shopping with riverside paths and a lively food and arts scene.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barnsley to Oxford.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnsley to Oxford:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnsley to Oxford costing on average £94.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnsley and Oxford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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