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How to get fromOxfordshire to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxfordshire 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 / ...
    3h 49m
    £68–104
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 56m
    £20–30
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bicester North to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 5m
    £42–67
  4. Drive  146 mi

    1. Drive from Oxfordshire to Manchestercar car 146 mi
    2h 47m
    £37–53
  5. 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
    4h 13m
    £97–345

Oxfordshire to Manchester by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxfordshire, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bramley Close to Shudehill Interchange via Magdalen Street East, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Millennium Point in around 5h 56m.

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