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Compare train, flight, and bus for Bicester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bicester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Manchester:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Manchester costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bicester to Manchester costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Bicester to Manchester
How to get from Bicester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bicester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM4h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM4h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$1291One-way0 transfers
Other options
C29727+
G6673610:55 AM3h04Bicester North (BCS)1:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1191One-way1 transfer
G66731+
C297289:55 AM3h04Bicester North (BCS)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1191One-way1 transfer
L38160+
G0085910:21 AM3h08Bicester North (BCS)1:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM5h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:00 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$261One-way1 transfer
BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$1581One-way0 transfers
BA13704:15 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$1591One-way0 transfers
BA1390+
BA89047:30 AM8h00London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Manchester:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Manchester costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bicester to Manchester costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bicester and Manchester as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bicester North (BCS) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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