The average train between Manchester and Cholsey takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cholsey. 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 Cholsey. 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 Cholsey at 4:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cholsey. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cholsey station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Manchester to Cholsey train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Cholsey train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Manchester to Cholsey train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Cholsey is 224.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.