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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Oxford?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Oxford from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 45m
£18
£24
29
Train
3h 3m
£33
£86
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Oxford from Manchester?

You can get to Oxford with just £18 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £20
tomorrow
from £20
Friday
from £18
Saturday
from £25
Sunday
from £25
Monday
from £20
Tuesday
from £23

    Cheapest Buses today

  • megabus
    4h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • megabus
    3h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £88
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • megabus
    4h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 21m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    10:16
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £105
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:05
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:05
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £33
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 18m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:13
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £102

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £43
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £120

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Oxford?

You can get to Oxford from Manchester in just 3h 3m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 3m
tomorrow
from 3h 3m
Friday
from 3h 3m
Saturday
from 3h 3m
Sunday
from 4h 20m
Monday
from 3h 3m
Tuesday
from 3h 3m

    Fastest Trains today

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £88
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121
  • Fastest Buses today

  • megabus
    3h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    4h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • megabus
    3h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    4h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:00
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 21m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    10:16
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £105
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:05
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £33
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 18m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:13
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £102
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:05
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:10
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £43
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £120
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 3m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £49
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:14
    Oxford
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £121
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    04:45
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:50
    Oxford
    Gloucester Green
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Oxford

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Oxford?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Oxford you will be arriving at Central Station, Parkway or St Giles, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Oxford from Manchester? With 6 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Oxford, you can pay as low as £18 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Oxford in just 3h 3m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Oxford are National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Oxford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Yarnton, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Oxford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Oxford?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Oxford, are National Express, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and megabus

Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Oxford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Oxford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Oxford

How can I reach Oxford from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Car, with which you can get to Oxford from Manchester.

How far is Oxford from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Oxford is 203.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Oxford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 50 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Oxford?

You can get to Oxford with just £18 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Oxford?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Oxford in just 3h 3m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Manchester and to Oxford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Oxford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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