Oxford, England

National Express runs eight buses a day from Manchester to Oxford with a connection in Birmingham terminating at the central bus station (Gloucester Green) in Oxford. It takes between 5 and 6 hours and costs 30 GBP for a single and 33 GBP for a return. To book in advance on the secure official website just click the button below:

For more detailed information, including maps and national and local buses in Oxford see our guide to Oxford Bus Station.

To check times and prices of buses from Manchester to Oxford click the button below. Be warned they can be very crowded and there is no guarantee of a place unless you book in advance:

Megabus also operate a daily service from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester to Water Eaton Park and Ride, Oxford once a day. This can be the cheapest way to travel between the two cities with fares as low as 1.50 GBP one way for those who book online up to three months in advance. One thing to note is that Water Eaton Park and Ride is on the outskirts of Oxford and you will require another bus (1.60 GBP single or 2.50 GBP return) or a taxi from here to the centre.

For booking information for Megabus and to check the lastest prices click on the link below:

Another alternative is to take the train direct to Oxford from Manchester or Manchester Airport. The trains depart once an hour and take approximately 3 hours to make the trip between Manchester and Oxford.

The cost varies depending on the time of day with the morning and evening rush hours being the most expensive. If you book in advance you can get the tickets for as little as 21 GBP for a single or 60 GBP for a return ticket. Strangely it is often cheaper to buy two single tickets than one return ticket. To check prices and times please click the button below.

If you are travelling to Oxford by car, you have several options on what to do with your car when you get there. If you are only visiting for the day then it is best to use the Oxford Park and Ride facilities (free parking) located North, South, East and West of the city centre. For more detailed information including maps see our guide to the Oxford Park and Ride. If you are just visiting for a few hours then you might want to use one of the car parks located within the City Centre. For more detailed information including maps see our guide to parking in Oxford. If you need to book a rental car when you get to Oxford there are several places to pick up a car. See our guide to renting a car in Oxford .

Use the button below to check availability and rental prices.

If you decide you would like to spend a little longer in Oxford to soak up the atmosphere and visit a few more attractions why not check out some of the Oxford Hotel Deals and see if anything takes your fancy?