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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 48m
    £68–104
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Churchill Road to Bus Stationbus bus S4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    5h 56m
    £31–49
  3. Drive  146 mi

    1. Drive from Oxfordshire to Manchestercar car 146 mi
    2h 47m
    £36–52
  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
    4h 13m
    £98–335
  5. Bus

    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 / ...
    6h 44m
    £32–59

Oxfordshire to Manchester by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage 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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bramley Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Magdalen Street East, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 44m.

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