- Must visit
Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Oxford will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 22 trains that leave Manchester for Oxford every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G01033Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 203 km
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£33 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Oxford trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G01005 | On time 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 11:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38870+ G01178+ C16923 | On time 8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 11:40 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01009 | On time 9:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 12:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38873+ G01180+ C16927 | On time 9:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 12:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01013 | On time 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 13:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01018 | On time 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h50 | 14:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38877+ G01184+ C16936 | On time 11:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h06 | 14:36 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01022 | On time 12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h50 | 15:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01024 | On time 13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h50 | 16:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38880+ W29935+ C16947 | On time 13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h10 | 16:40 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01027 | On time 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 17:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38882+ G01186+ C16951 | On time 14:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 17:41 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01032 | 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h50 | 18:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38885+ W29937+ C16956 | On time 15:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h07 | 18:37 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01035 | 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 19:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38886+ G01188+ C16962 | On time 16:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h09 | 19:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
W34285+ L37402+ Tube from London Euston to London Marylebone | 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h34 | 21:28 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
W34125+ Tube from London Euston to London Marylebone+ L37405 | On time 17:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h43 | 21:57 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
G01043 | On time 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h50 | 20:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01039 | 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 21:13 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01042 | On time 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 22:13 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29939 | On time 20:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 23:13 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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G00998 | 5:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h03 | 8:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33537+ G00999 | 6:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h12 | 9:14 Oxford station (OXF) | 1 change | |
G38867+ G01175+ C16916 | 6:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h14 | 9:41 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Manchester to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 22:15 |
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Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
Oxford’s leading museum of art and archaeology, with Egyptian mummies, classical sculpture and paintings in an elegant university setting.
A fascinating natural history museum known for dinosaur skeletons, minerals and a dramatic neo-Gothic hall. Great for families and curious adults alike.
A compact museum exploring world cultures through objects from many regions. Thoughtful displays make it a rewarding stop beside the natural history museum.
Oxford’s most famous street, lined with college buildings, churches and historic facades. Ideal for a first walk through the city’s academic heart.
A broad green beside the college, river and cathedral precincts. Popular for peaceful walks, picnics and classic views of Oxford’s historic skyline.
A historic square framed by major university buildings and the Radcliffe Camera. It is one of the city’s most photogenic and recognisable urban spaces.
Oxford sausages are seasoned pork sausages linked to the city since the 18th century, known for savoury herbs and a coarse texture.
Banbury cakes are small oval pastries from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and dried fruit; a long-standing Oxfordshire teatime treat.
Oxford sauce is a traditional dark, spicy table sauce made with malt vinegar, anchovies and spices, historically served with meats and game.
Busy Jericho pub known for Thai food and drinks, with a casual local atmosphere and one of Oxford’s most established dining pubs.
Historic riverside pub serving classic British dishes, local ales and seasonal plates in a traditional, atmospheric setting.
Well-known covered market restaurant focused on British produce, steaks and cocktails in a lively, polished brasserie setting.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though buses and casual eats are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.
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Oxford Railway Station -> Oxford City Centre
CrossCountry provides direct trains from Manchester to Oxford. The weekday timetable begins with a very early morning departure and continues with an hourly service until mid evening. A later evening indirect CrossCountry service involves a change at Birmingham New Street. Journey times are approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. The slightly reduced Sunday schedule features a later first departure from Manchester. Weekday off-peak fares are available on departures from 9:30 a.m. and later.
Trains from Manchester to Oxford depart from Manchester Piccadilly station, located on the south-east side of the city centre. The station is close to the Metrolink tram stop, with connections to the airport and across the city. There are bus stops for a wide variety of city routes by the Fairfield Street entrance and on Piccadilly Gardens. The free Metroshuttle bus operates a circular route around the city centre from Piccadilly. The taxi rank is located by the Fairfield Street entrance.
Oxford is a world famous university city, distinguished by the elegant architecture of the colleges that dominate the centre, and by prominent historic sites such as the 14th-century New College. With a large student population, there is a constant cultural buzz, and Oxford has some of England's most atmospheric vintage pubs. Trains from Manchester to Oxford arrive at the main station situated to the west of the city centre. Bus stops are located immediately outside the station, on Frideswide Square and Park End Street. The Gloucester Green bus terminus is about 5 minutes walk eastwards from the station. The taxi rank is sited close to the station entrance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Oxford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Oxford trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford Parkway. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Oxford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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