4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Oxford
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
203 km
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.
The average ticket from Manchester to Oxford will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Oxford without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €81.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €199 Average price |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Manchester to Oxford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Manchester to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Oxford buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX540 · NX737 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 1:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX424 · NX423 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, December 3 | |||||
| NX421 · UCX5 | Delayed 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX181 · NX160 | Delayed 4:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 2:00 PM 2:00 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · UCX5 | Delayed 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · UCX5 | Delayed 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX737 | On time 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · UCX5 | Delayed 8:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h15 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX737 | On time 10:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · UCX5 | Delayed 11:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · UCX5 | Delayed 11:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX737 | On time 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 6:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX590 · NX160 | On time 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX737 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 9:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX540 · NX737 | On time 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 11:15 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Oxford
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Buses from Manchester to Oxford run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Manchester to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Oxford with Megabus, National Express for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Oxford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Manchester, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Oxford, you can end your trip 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 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Radcliffe Camera, an iconic circular library building and a symbol of Oxford University
- Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe with an extensive collection of books and manuscripts
- Christ Church College, a historic college known for its stunning architecture and connections to Harry Potter
- Ashmolean Museum, the University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology with diverse collections
- Oxford Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in the UK featuring a wide variety of plants and themed gardens.
- Visit the University of Oxford, explore the historic colleges and libraries of one of the world's oldest universities
- Tour the Ashmolean Museum, discover an extensive collection of art and archaeology at Britain's first public museum
- Walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden, enjoy the diverse plant collections in the oldest botanic garden in the UK
- Explore the Covered Market, browse through a variety of local shops and eateries in this historic market
- Climb the Carfax Tower, get panoramic views of Oxford from the top of this central landmark.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Oxford
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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