The average train between Manchester and Didcot takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Didcot. 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 Didcot. 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 Didcot at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Didcot station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Manchester to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Manchester to Didcot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Didcot is 218.7 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.