The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Manchester
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Manchester will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NX160 · NX120
NX160 · NX120
NX160 · NX120
NX423 · NX424
UCX5 · NX540
NX160 · NX120
UCX5 · NX540
NX737 · NX540
NX423 · NX424
NX737 · NX540Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oxford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price | €193 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Oxford to Manchester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Live departures
Oxford to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Manchester buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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UCX5 · NX540 | On time 8:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 1:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX422 | 9:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 8h45 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX421 | 10:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 9h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX423 · NX424 | 12:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 6:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h15 | 12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 8:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | Delayed 12:35 PM 8:20 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h50 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | Delayed 12:35 PM 9:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h00 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX120 | On time 10:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h40 | 4:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 11:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | Delayed 12:35 PM 11:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h15 | 6:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 1:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX120 | On time 2:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h00 | 7:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | On time 2:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h30 | 9:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | On time 4:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | On time 5:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX120 | On time 5:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 6:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | On time 7:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX540 | On time 8:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 1:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX422 | On time 9:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 8h45 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX421 | On time 10:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 9h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Manchester
Buses from Oxford to Manchester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Oxford to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Manchester with Megabus, National Express for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Manchester by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Oxford, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in bus stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.
Passengers board the bus 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 bus at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Manchester Art Gallery, a public art museum housing an extensive collection of fine art and decorative pieces
- Science and Industry Museum, an interactive museum exploring Manchester's industrial heritage and scientific achievements
- Manchester Cathedral, a historic Gothic-style cathedral known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere
- The John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic library with an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts
- Castlefield, a historic area with Roman ruins and picturesque canals, perfect for a leisurely stroll.
- Old Trafford, the iconic football stadium and home to Manchester United, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history
- The Northern Quarter, a vibrant district known for its independent shops, cafes, and street art
- Visit the Manchester Opera House for a captivating performance
- Explore the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks, a popular area with bars and clubs
- Enjoy a relaxing day at Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Manchester
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- 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
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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