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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bicester
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 €27, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€382 Average price | €91 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bicester:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bicester costing on average €91.
A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bicester costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
8:00 PM5h20Manchester1:20 AMBicester€181One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM5h20Manchester1:20 AMBicester€181One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM5h20Manchester1:20 AMBicester€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bicester:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bicester costing on average €67.
A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bicester costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Bicester by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Bicester by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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