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Oxford to Manchester train prices and times

Planning a journey from Oxford to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £13.25, with average prices for this route around £19.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Tue, Aug 5
From £19.60
Wed, Aug 6
From £16.85
Thu, Aug 7
From £19.60
Fri, Aug 8
From £13.25
Sat, Aug 9
From £18.60
Sun, Aug 10
From £19.60
Mon, Aug 11
From £19.60

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:11 Oxford	08:37 Manchester Oxford Road	8h 26m, No direct		Find Tickets
00:11 Oxford	08:51 Manchester Piccadilly	8h 40m, No direct		Find Tickets
03:55 Oxford	09:27 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 32m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:20 Oxford	09:27 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 7m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:39 Oxford	09:30 Manchester Piccadilly	2h 51m, Direct		Find Tickets
07:10 Oxford	10:08 Paris	2h 58m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Oxford to Manchester train route details

First train

00:11

Last train

22:55

Departure station

Oxford

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

2h 49m

Distance

127 miles

Price

£13.25*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Oxford to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Oxford to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Oxford to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Oxford to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Oxford to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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