The average bus between Manchester and Charlbury takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Charlbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Charlbury. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Charlbury at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Charlbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Charlbury station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Manchester to Charlbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Charlbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Charlbury is 185.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sturt Close via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and George Street in around 7h 30m.