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

The cheapest way to get from Oxfordshire to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxfordshire to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxfordshire and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxfordshire to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bramley Close and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Oxfordshire and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxfordshire to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Oxfordshire to Manchester?

The distance between Oxfordshire and Manchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxfordshire to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Oxfordshire to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxfordshire to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oxfordshire to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxfordshire to Manchester?

The best way to get from Oxfordshire to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Oxfordshire to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxfordshire to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxfordshire to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxfordshire to Manchester is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Oxfordshire to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3650+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 49m
£83–125
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Churchill Road to Bus Stationbus S4 / ...
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
4h 53m
£32–55
Drive 146 mi
1. Drive from Oxfordshire to Manchestercar 146 mi
2h 47m
£36–52
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 57m
£99–343
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 / ...
5h 38m
£32–73
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
4h 33m
£111–228

Oxfordshire to Manchester by train

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Oxfordshire, 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 Bramley Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Magdalen Street East, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 38m.

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