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Cheap bus tickets from Oxford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Cheapest

$31

Average

$32

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

Cheapest

12:15PM3h50

Oxford

04:05PMManchester, Airport

$311One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

12:15PM4h25

Oxford

04:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$331One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Oxford to Manchester

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10

Megabus

12:15PM3h50

Oxford

04:05PMManchester, Airport

0 transfers

Megabus

12:15PM4h25

Oxford

04:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

0 transfers

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Bus times from Oxford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Fastest Journey

3 h 50 m

Average

4 h 7 m

Buses per day

Distance

203 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Oxford for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

12:15PM3h50

Oxford

04:05PMManchester, Airport

$311One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

12:15PM4h25

Oxford

04:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$331One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Oxford to Manchester

Distance	126 miles (203 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 35 min
Average bus ticket price	$36 (€31)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus companies	Megabus or National Express

Buses from Oxford to Manchester cover the 126 miles (203 km) long route taking on average 3 h 35 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $9 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€31). Travelers depart most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Bus providers: Megabus and National Express from Oxford to Manchester

You can travel by bus to Manchester from Oxford with Megabus and National Express for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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 from Oxford to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Oxford to Manchester bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $24

FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Oxford to Manchester 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 Oxford to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Oxford to Manchester can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Oxford to Manchester is $36 (€31); 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 Oxford to Manchester is 3 h 35 min to travel the 126 mile (203 km) long journey, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Oxford to Manchester leaves at 9: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oxford to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus. There is 1 direct bus from Oxford to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Oxford to Manchester bus with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route to Manchester from Oxford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Oxford to Manchester is November.

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