What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Oxford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Oxford is 155 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Oxford bus from?

Greater Manchester to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Oxford train from?

Greater Manchester to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Oxford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Oxford train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Oxford is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Greater Manchester to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1511+ hotels available in Oxford.

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Oxford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 52m
£82–122
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920 / ...
5h 18m
£20–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
4h 49m
£33–79
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Oxfordcar 151.3 mi
2h 50m
£37–54
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
4h 21m
£98–340
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Oxfordtrain
4h 29m
£110–225

Greater Manchester to Oxford by bus and train

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Distance: 153.9 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 49m.

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