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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $461.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $461 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Bicester
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Bicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bicester:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bicester costing on average $108.
A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bicester costing on average $461.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bicester
How to get from Manchester to Bicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 5h20 Manchester 12:20 AM Bicester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 5h20 Manchester 12:20 AM Bicester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 5h20 Manchester 12:20 AM Bicester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bicester:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bicester costing on average $108.
A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bicester costing on average $461.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bicester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Bicester North (BCS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Bicester by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Bicester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bicester by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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