The average train between Cholsey and Manchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cholsey 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 Cholsey and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cholsey is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Didcot Parkway and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cholsey to Manchester? 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 train from Cholsey to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cholsey station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Cholsey to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Cholsey to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cholsey to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cholsey and Manchester is 224.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.