Manchester to Oxford bus from $14 (€12) with Megabus

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Oxford

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Cheapest

$33

Average

$33

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

03:15PM3h45

Manchester, Airport

07:00PMOxford

$331One-way

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Cheapest

07:20AM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

11:40AMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

07:55AM3h45

Manchester, Airport

11:40AMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

02:40PM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

07:00PMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Manchester to Oxford

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Megabus

07:20AM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

11:40AMOxford

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Megabus

07:55AM3h45

Manchester, Airport

11:40AMOxford

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Megabus

02:40PM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

07:00PMOxford

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Megabus

03:15PM3h45

Manchester, Airport

07:00PMOxford

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Bus times from Manchester to Oxford

Showing times and prices for Sep 15

Fastest Journey

3 h 45 m

Average

4 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

203 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Manchester for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

03:15PM3h45

Manchester, Airport

07:00PMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:55AM3h45

Manchester, Airport

11:40AMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:20AM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

11:40AMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:40PM4h20

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

07:00PMOxford

$331One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Manchester to Oxford

Distance	126 miles (203 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 40 min
Average bus ticket price	$37 (€32)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus companies	Megabus or National Express

Buses from Manchester to Oxford cover the 126 miles (203 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 40 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $14 (€12), but the average price of bus tickets is $37 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry from Manchester to Oxford

Travel from Manchester to Oxford from $9 (€8) with Omio’s bus partners Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next bus between Manchester and Oxford you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Manchester to Oxford bus information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: $53
CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Oxford from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester to Oxford bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $27

Buses from Manchester to Oxford

Manchester to Oxford buses offer a simple, comfortable, and convenient way to travel between these two English cities. While there are no direct services, travelers can choose from 11 indirect options during the week, and 9-11 at weekends. Journey times can be as short as 4 hours 40 minutes, but as long as 8 hours 20 minutes.

Which bus companies travel from Manchester to Oxford?

Only National Express offers buses from Manchester to Oxford. The UK's biggest coach company runs indirect services every day, all year-round.

How long is the bus from Manchester to Oxford?

Journey times between Manchester and Oxford will vary considerably, so check schedules when booking. The quickest bus journeys take 4 hours 40 minutes, with a change in Birmingham. The slowest can take 8 hours 20 minutes, so there's a lot of variation.

How many buses are there from Manchester to Oxford?

There will be 11 indirect services between Manchester and Oxford every weekday, and 9-11 options on Saturdays and Sundays. All require at least one change, which will generally take place in Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Manchester to Oxford?

Departure Bus Station: Manchester to Oxford buses will leave from Manchester Coach Station. The Coach Station is situated in central Manchester, around 200 meters from Manchester Piccadilly Station (the city's premier transport hub). Travelers can catch trams or overground rail services to Piccadilly, then walk to their coaches, but taxis from most central locations will be the fastest way to reach the Coach Station. The Number 1 bus is another option (alight at Chorlton Street), while anyone coming from Manchester International Airport should take National Express coaches straight to the Coach Station.

Arrival Bus Station: When travelers make the trip from Manchester to Oxford, buses will arrive at Oxford's Gloucester Green Bus Station. Gloucester Green is centrally located, just south of the Ashmolean Museum, north of the Castle, and west of most of the city's historic colleges. Walking is a good route to most nearby attractions, but buses to the city center stop at George Street. The 14A runs straight into the town center, as does the S3 Gold service. If travelers need to get to Oxford Rail Station for onward travel, they need to head west. It's a 15 minute walk, or a 5 minute bus ride.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Oxford

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Oxford with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Oxford.

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Oxford can start from as little as $14 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Oxford is $37 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Manchester to Oxford is 3 h 40 min to travel the 126 mile (203 km) long trip, with around there are 2 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Manchester to Oxford leaves at 11: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Manchester to Oxford leaves at 10: 40 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Manchester to Oxford with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Manchester to Oxford, you can count on Megabus or National Express for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Manchester and Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Manchester, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Oxford, you can end your journey in bus stations like Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 0.3 miles (490 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Oxford from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Oxford by bus is December.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Oxford 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.