How to travel from Manchester to Oxford

There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Oxford including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Oxford is a bus with an average price of CHF20.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Oxford:

A bus is CHF16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Oxford costing on average CHF36.

A bus is CHF109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Oxford costing on average CHF129.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Oxford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Oxford take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Manchester to Oxford is approximately 126 miles (203 km).

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Oxford is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Oxford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Oxford:

• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
• Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Oxford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with British Airways to go to Oxford by flight.
• Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Oxford by train.
• Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Oxford by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Oxford with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
• 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
• 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Oxford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oxford and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Oxford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries, tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive art and archaeology collection, and walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden to enjoy diverse plant collections. Don't miss exploring the Covered Market with its local shops and eateries, and climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Some of the best sights include the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College.

For a fulfilling experience in Oxford, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its historic colleges, museums, and picturesque city center.