The average train between Charlbury and Manchester takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Charlbury 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 Charlbury and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlbury is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Charlbury station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Charlbury to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Charlbury to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Charlbury to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Charlbury and Manchester is 185.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m.