What is the cheapest way to get from Bicester to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bicester to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bicester to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Bicester to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bicester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bicester to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Pioneer Square and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via High Street, Central station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bicester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bicester North and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Bicester to Manchester?

The distance between Bicester and Manchester is 144 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bicester to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bicester to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bicester to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bicester to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bicester to Manchester bus from?

Bicester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bicester to Manchester train from?

Bicester to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Bicester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Bicester to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Bicester to Manchester bus arrive?

Bicester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bicester to Manchester train arrive?

Bicester to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bicester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bicester to Manchester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bicester to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bicester to Manchester?

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Bicester to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bicester to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 18m
£71–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 21m
£29–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bicester North to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
4h 52m
£33–58
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Bicester to Manchestercar 139.8 mi
2h 44m
£35–50
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bicester North to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 28m
£87–276
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 21m
£108–211

Bicester to Manchester by train

142Weekly Trains

3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Bicester, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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