Train travel to Manchester Oxford Road guide

Manchester Oxford Road railway station is located at the junction of Whitworth Street West and Oxford Street and is the third busiest station among the four major stations in Manchester city centre. Opened in 1849 and rebuilt in 1960, the station features four through platforms and one terminating bay platform, serving destinations like Warrington, Leeds, Sheffield, and Peterborough. The station is situated on a Grade II listed viaduct and primarily uses laminated wood construction to reduce the load on the viaduct, rather than traditional materials like brick, concrete, iron, or steel. Operators at the station include Northern, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.

Manchester Oxford Road station is ideally located near some cultural attractions like the Palace Theatre, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central Convention Complex, and Manchester Art Gallery, offering convenient access to the city's cultural and travel highlights.

Which train companies run trains to Manchester Oxford Road?

Northern, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express offer services to and from Manchester Oxford Road, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Manchester Oxford Road's opening hours?

You can expect Manchester Oxford Road to be open between the hours of 0:01 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester Oxford Road offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Manchester Oxford Road?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Manchester Oxford Road include Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston (Lancs), Bolton and Blackpool. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Manchester Oxford Road live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Manchester Oxford Road, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Manchester Oxford Road to Barrow-In-Furness18:522Northern
On time
Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport18:534Northern
On time
Manchester Oxford Road to Chester19:002Transport for Wales
On time
Manchester Oxford Road to Blackpool North19:052Northern
On time
Manchester Oxford Road to Cleethorpes19:094TransPennine Express
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Barrow-In-Furness to Manchester Oxford Road16:461Northern
On time
Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road18:293ANorthern
On time
Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road18:404ATransport for Wales
On time
Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road18:451ANorthern
On time
Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road18:197TransPennine Express
On time

Station Details

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FU

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Saturday open from 06:30:00 until 22:40:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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