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Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 27 Jan

Cheapest

£23

Average

£28

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

17:455h25

Oxford

23:10Manchester, Coach Station

£231One-way

1 change

Cheapest

14:105h25

Oxford

19:35Manchester, Coach Station

£231One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

09:304h50

Oxford

14:20Manchester, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

23:406h20

Oxford

06:00Manchester, Coach Station

£321One-way

1 change

00:505h10

Oxford

06:00Manchester, Coach Station

£331One-way

1 change

Oxford to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 27 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX423 National ExpressNX423	00:50 Oxford	5h10	06:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	06:05 Oxford	6h15	12:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	08:00 Oxford	5h20	13:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	08:30 Oxford	5h40	14:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX210 National ExpressNX210	09:30 Oxford	4h50	14:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	10:00 Oxford	5h50	15:50 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	11:40 Oxford	5h15	16:55 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	11:50 Oxford	6h15	18:05 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	13:45 Oxford	5h15	19:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX160 National ExpressNX160	14:10 Oxford	5h25	19:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	15:50 Oxford	5h30	21:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	16:25 Oxford	5h35	22:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	17:20 Oxford	5h20	22:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX160 National ExpressNX160	17:45 Oxford	5h25	23:10 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX737 National ExpressNX737	18:50 Oxford	5h05	23:55 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	19:00 Oxford	5h25	00:25 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	20:30 Oxford	5h15	01:45 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express UCX5 National ExpressUCX5	22:30 Oxford	7h15	05:45 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX210 National ExpressNX210	23:40 Oxford	6h20	06:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from Oxford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 27 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 50 m

Average

5 h 36 m

Buses per day

Distance

203 km

To travel from Oxford to Manchester you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

09:304h50

Oxford

14:20Manchester, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

18:505h05

Oxford

23:55Manchester, Coach Station

£441One-way

1 change

00:505h10

Oxford

06:00Manchester, Coach Station

£331One-way

1 change

11:405h15

Oxford

16:55Manchester, Coach Station

£441One-way

1 change

13:455h15

Oxford

19:00Manchester, Coach Station

£441One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Manchester

Buses from Oxford to Manchester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

203 km

Average bus duration

4h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 35m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Oxford to Manchester

Buy your official Megabus and National Express coach tickets between Oxford and Manchester from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Oxford - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Oxford to Manchester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £18

Buses from Oxford to Manchester

National Express offers direct and indirect buses from Oxford to Manchester. The direct service leaves Oxford in the early afternoon, taking just under seven hours to reach Manchester. There are several additional indirect services requiring a change at Milton Keynes Coachway or Birmingham Coach Station. Overnight and late evening departures offer the fastest journey times, reaching Manchester in under five hours. Buses from Oxford to Manchester depart from Oxford Bus Station, on the western edge of the town centre, arriving at the central Manchester Coach Station, near Piccadilly rail station.

FAQs: Oxford to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Oxford to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Manchester can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Manchester is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Oxford to Manchester coach time is 3 h 35 min covering the 126 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Oxford to Manchester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Oxford to Manchester leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oxford to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 3 direct coaches from Oxford to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Oxford to Manchester coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Oxford to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Oxford, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Manchester is November.

You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Oxford 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Manchester

Oxford

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A) for your trip from Oxford to Manchester.

Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A)

Address

Oxford Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A),A4165,OX2 8HA

Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station Wifi

Amenities at bus station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom

Ticket Office Hours

06:00-22:00

Car connection

George Street

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi

Dining

Café Nero (in the station)
The Four Candles (0.2 km)
The White Rabbit (0.3 km).

Taxis

Available outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps

Available near the waiting area.

Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station

Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90