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How to get fromOxford Station to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 49m
    £65–100
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 46m
    £29–50
  3. Drive  151.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford Station to Manchestercar car 151.5 mi
    2h 54m
    £38–54
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 28m
    £90–308

Oxford Station to Manchester by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxford Station, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oxford Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 46m.

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