The average train between Manchester and Bicester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Bicester. 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 Manchester and Bicester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bicester at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bicester station via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Manchester to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Manchester to Bicester train tickets online with Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Bicester is 190.4 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m.