Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Manchester will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 4 trains that leave Oxford for Manchester on Sun, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€83 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €216 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:40 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 03:55 |
Last train 21:39 |
CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains will get you to Manchester from Oxford from $50 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry from Oxford to Manchester train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Oxford, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
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