What is the cheapest way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot Railway Centre and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot Railway Centre station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot Railway Centre and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

The distance between Didcot Railway Centre and Manchester is 164 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

How do I travel from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester bus from?

Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester train from?

Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

The best way to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £70 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester bus arrive?

Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester train arrive?

Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester?

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Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 54m
£30–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
6h 5m
£22–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banbury
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
5h 12m
£24–44
Drive 162.4 mi
1. Drive from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester162.4 mi
3h 12m
£41–60
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 25m
£94–297
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 10m
£92–200

Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester by foot and train

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Didcot Railway Centre, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Didcot Railway Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station via Parkway Station, St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m.

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