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The average train between Manchester and Oxford takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 49m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Oxford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Oxford at 11:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Oxford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Oxford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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