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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Oxford from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$44
tomorrow
$35
Thursday
Friday
$21
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$22
Monday
$23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:05 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $44
National Express 6h 35m 3:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 10:15 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $47
National Express 5h 15m 12:50 PM Manchester Coach Station 6:05 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $49
National Express 5h 5m 2:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 7:05 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $49
National Express 5h 35m 3:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:05 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      2:50 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      4:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:40 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 4:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $35
National Express 5h 5m 10:20 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:25 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $35
National Express 6h 50m 5:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 12:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $47
National Express 5h 35m 9:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $47
National Express 5h 40m 7:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 1:05 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:20 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 20m 8:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $21
FlixBus 6h 50m 2:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:40 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $22
National Express 5h 35m 4:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $27
National Express 5h 35m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $27
National Express 5h 50m 8:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:20 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 20m 8:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $18
FlixBus 6h 50m 2:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:40 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $20
National Express 5h 5m 5:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $23
National Express 5h 20m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:20 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $23
National Express 6h 10m 2:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:45 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:20 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 10m 3:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:20 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $22
FlixBus 5h 20m 8:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $22
National Express 5h 5m 5:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $27
National Express 5h 20m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:20 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $28
FlixBus 6h 50m 2:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:40 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:20 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 4:15 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:20 AM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $23
National Express 5h 5m 10:20 AM Manchester Coach Station 3:25 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $23
National Express 5h 45m 2:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:25 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $39
National Express 6h 50m 5:45 AM Manchester Coach Station 12:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $43
National Express 5h 35m 9:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 2:35 PM Oxford Gloucester Green  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Oxford via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      10:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:20 AM
      Oxford
      Gloucester Green
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Oxford is $15 on 5/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Oxford

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Oxford are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Manchester to Oxford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Manchester and Oxford.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Manchester to Oxford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Oxford, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Oxford

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Manchester to Oxford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Oxford starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus $15
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 126.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Oxford

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Oxford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
$35
Wednesday 05/06
$35
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$21
Saturday 05/09
$23
Sunday 05/10
$22
Monday 05/11
$23
Tuesday 05/12
$23
Wednesday 05/13
$15
Thursday 05/14
$23
Friday 05/15
$23
Saturday 05/16
$23
Sunday 05/17
$19
Monday 05/18
$16
Tuesday 05/19
$23
Wednesday 05/20
$17
Thursday 05/21
$23
Friday 05/22
$19
Saturday 05/23
$23
Sunday 05/24
$20
Monday 05/25
$22
Tuesday 05/26
$23
Wednesday 05/27
$24
Thursday 05/28
$24
Friday 05/29
$20
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Oxford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Oxford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Oxford. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Oxford, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Oxford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Oxford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Oxford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Oxford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Oxford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Oxford.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Oxford? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Oxford.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Oxford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Oxford? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Oxford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Oxford bus

How much does a Manchester Oxford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 5h 20m to reach Oxford. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Oxford?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oxford.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Oxford each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Oxford bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Oxford take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Oxford is offered by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Oxford?

The earliest bus arriving in Oxford from Manchester starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Oxford?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Oxford starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Oxford route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Oxford, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Oxford?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Oxford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Oxford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Oxford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Oxford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Oxford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Oxford?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Manchester and Oxford. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Oxford?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Manchester and Oxford change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Oxford

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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