Oxford to Manchester bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Oxford at 00:50h, arriving at Manchester at 06:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 06:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Oxford, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Manchester, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
160 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 12min
Total Departures
18
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£25
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Oxford to Manchester
The shortest travel distance between Oxford and Manchester is 160 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 14:05 has a travel time of 04:55h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there
are 4 overnight coaches from Oxford to Manchester.
The overnight coaches depart between and 22:30 and arrive between 00:25 and 06:00
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Oxford to Manchester route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Oxford to Manchester. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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