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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £29 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Oxford to Manchester?

The distance between Oxford and Manchester is 153 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

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

The train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Manchester bus from?

Oxford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Oxford to Manchester bus arrive?

Oxford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Manchester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Oxford to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Oxford to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 50m
£80–120
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 25m
£17–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 18m
£28–69
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Manchestercar 151.3 mi
2h 59m
£37–54
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 27m
£97–337
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 36m
£111–221

Oxford to Manchester by train

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 18m.

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