How to travel from Oxford to Manchester

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oxford to Manchester

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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

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$38

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$86

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$203

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4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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30m

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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4h 4m

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1h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.2kg

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Megabus

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CrossCountry

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British Airways

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from Oxford to Manchester

How to get from Oxford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oxford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:45 AM6h10
    Oxford
    4:55 PMManchester
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:45 AM6h10
    Oxford
    4:55 PMManchester
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:40 PM5h05
    Oxford
    1:45 AMManchester
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    5:45 PM5h25
    Oxford
    11:10 PMManchester
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    2:00 PM5h35
    Oxford
    7:35 PMManchester
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:50 AM5h15
    Oxford
    6:05 AMManchester
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oxford and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Manchester costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $62 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Manchester costing on average $76 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Oxford to Manchester is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Manchester is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Manchester 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 Oxford to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oxford to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 11 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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