Oxford to Manchester Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

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Oxford to Manchester Route Overview

Oxford to Manchester bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and train. We found up to 18 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Oxford at 00:50h, arriving at Manchester at 06:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 05:45h the following day. There are 10 train departures available on this route.
Departure station and country OxfordUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 160 mi
Average Trip Duration 17h 07min
Total Departures 18
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £21
Transportation Options Coach, Train


Traveling by coach from Oxford to Manchester

The shortest travel distance between Oxford and Manchester is 160 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 09:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there are 3 overnight coaches from Oxford to Manchester. The overnight coaches depart between and 22:30 and arrive between 00:25 and 05:45 the same day.

Coach companies

National Express is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Oxford or Manchester, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Oxford

You can see information about the departure station and stops Oxford here

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  Manchester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £21 (One-Way) or £42 (Return).

Trip reviews from Oxford to Manchester

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Other popular destinations from Manchester

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Other ways of travelling between Oxford and Manchester

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Manchester below.

Oxford to Manchester Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Oxford
Destination Station Manchester
Daily Departures Over 18 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
Earliest Departures 00:50 AM
Latest Departure 10:30 PM
Travel Distance 160 mi
Travel Time 17:07

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