The average train between Manchester and Charlbury takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Charlbury. 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 Charlbury. 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 Charlbury at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Charlbury station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Manchester to Charlbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Charlbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Manchester to Charlbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Charlbury is 185.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 48m.