The average train between Bicester and Manchester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. 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 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bicester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 3h 17m. 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 Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Bicester to Manchester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North 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 223 km.
You can take a train from Bicester North to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m.