Manchester to Oxford bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Oxford

Showing times and prices for Feb 19

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$48

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

5 h

Buses per day

5

Distance

203 km

Cheap tickets

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
National Express
08:30AM6h20
Manchester, Coach Station
02:50PMOxford
$381One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
National Express
09:45PM4h30
Manchester, Coach Station
02:15AMOxford
$451One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:40PM5h05
Manchester, Coach Station
04:45AMOxford
$481One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:40PM5h05
Manchester, Coach Station
04:45AMOxford
$541One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:45AM5h45
Manchester, Coach Station
05:30PMOxford
$561One-way
1 transfer

Manchester to Oxford bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
02:45AM Manchester, Coach Station5h25 08:10AM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
05:15AM Manchester, Coach Station5h15 10:30AM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
06:15AM Manchester, Coach Station6h15 12:30PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
07:15AM Manchester, Coach Station5h50 01:05PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
08:20AM Manchester, Coach Station6h10 02:30PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
08:30AM Manchester, Coach Station6h20 02:50PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
10:15AM Manchester, Coach Station5h05 03:20PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:00AM Manchester, Coach Station5h30 04:30PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:45AM Manchester, Coach Station5h45 05:30PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
12:45PM Manchester, Coach Station5h20 06:05PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
01:30PM Manchester, Coach Station5h30 07:00PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
03:45PM Manchester, Coach Station5h20 09:05PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
05:45PM Manchester, Coach Station5h30 11:15PM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
07:15PM Manchester, Coach Station6h30 01:45AM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
09:45PM Manchester, Coach Station4h30 02:15AM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
11:40PM Manchester, Coach Station5h05 04:45AM Oxford1 transfer
National Express
NX422
National ExpressNX422
11:40PM Manchester, Coach Station5h05 04:45AM Oxford1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Oxford

Buses from Manchester to Oxford run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€25) but you can travel from only $26 (€24) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $26 (€24)
Distance
126 miles (203 km)
Average bus duration
5h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€25)
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $26 (€24)

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.

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: $25

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.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Oxford can start from as little as $28 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Oxford is $40 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Oxford from Manchester is on average 4 h 20 min   for the 126 mile (203 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to Oxford by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Manchester to Oxford leaves at 12: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Manchester to Oxford leaves at 11: 40PM.
There are 15 buses a day from Manchester to Oxford which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer 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 from Manchester to 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 trip from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport. 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 0.5 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.

A trip to Oxford from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Oxford by bus is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Oxford from Manchester including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Oxford

Manchester
Oxford
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport

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