The average train between Bicester and Manchester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bicester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bicester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bicester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bicester to Manchester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Bicester to Manchester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bicester to Manchester train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Bicester and Manchester is 190.4 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.