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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£69
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 05 Sept
24
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 24 trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 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.
G0088615:392h50Oxford station (OXF)18:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£251One-way0 changes- G0088916:392h50Oxford station (OXF)19:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£251One-way0 changes
- G0089617:392h50Oxford station (OXF)20:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£251One-way0 changes
- G0091920:402h49Oxford station (OXF)23:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£251One-way0 changes
- G0091019:392h50Oxford station (OXF)22:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£251One-way0 changes
- G00700 · G6673611:122h47Oxford station (OXF)13:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£841One-way1 change
- G00707 · G0087013:122h47Oxford station (OXF)15:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way1 change
- G00737 · G667177:122h47Oxford station (OXF)9:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£361One-way1 change
- G00714 · G0088215:112h48Oxford station (OXF)17:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£841One-way1 change
- G00699 · G6673110:102h49Oxford station (OXF)12:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£841One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £35.
A coach is £79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £100.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Coach takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00701 · G66735 | On time 11:12 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h47 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00861 | On time 11:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00706 · G00865 | On time 12:11 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00866 | On time 12:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00710 · G00872 | On time 13:11 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00875 | On time 13:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00879 | On time 14:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00716 · G00883 | On time 15:12 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h47 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00887 | On time 15:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 18:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00718 · G00888 | On time 16:11 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00891 | On time 16:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 19:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00895 | On time 17:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00901 | On time 18:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00912 | On time 19:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h51 | 22:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00918 | On time 20:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h51 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00934 | On time 21:09 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h04 | 0:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
 W34852+ W33791+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 5:50 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h54 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| G00848 | 6:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 9:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00737 · G66717 | 7:12 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h47 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00850 | 7:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00852 | 8:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00740 · G00853 | 9:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00856 | 9:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00699 · G66731 | 10:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00859 | 10:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 5:39 |
Last train 20:09 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £11. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford station (OXF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Oxford station (OXF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford station (OXF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
Oxford train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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