What is the cheapest way to get from North West to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from North West to Oxford is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from North West to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from North West to Oxford is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between North West and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from North West to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Oxford via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from North West to Oxford?

The distance between North West and Oxford is 168 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

How do I travel from North West to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from North West to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from North West to Oxford?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from North West to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North West to Oxford bus from?

North West to Oxford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the North West to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from North West to Oxford?

The best way to get from North West to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the North West to Oxford bus arrive?

North West to Oxford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the North West to Oxford train arrive?

North West to Oxford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from North West to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between North West to Oxford is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from North West to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1508+ hotels available in Oxford.

North West to Oxford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between North West and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from North West to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Scant Row and arriving at Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

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There are 6 ways to get from North West 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 / ...
4h 32m
£87–131
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus
6h 32m
£23–36
Drive 162.1 mi
1. Drive from North West to Oxfordcar 162.1 mi
3h 6m
£40–57
Line 125 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bolton Interchangebus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
4h 57m
£103–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
7h 16m
£38–91
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
5h 6m
£115–233

North West to Oxford by bus and train

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between North West, England and Oxford, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scant Row to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 32m.

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