The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford station (OXF) for Manchester Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£74 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £139 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h13 | 11:52 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:39, the last at 12:39. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 07:39 |
Last train 12:39 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Manchester Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford station (OXF) and Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
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