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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Didcot to Manchester?

The distance between Didcot and Manchester is 163 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Didcot to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Didcot to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Manchester?

The best way to get from Didcot to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Didcot to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Didcot to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Manchester is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Didcot to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 48m
£29–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 2m
£21–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
4h 47m
£26–47
Drive 164.6 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Manchestercar 164.6 mi
3h 8m
£40–58
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 55m
£88–287
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 11m
£81–189

Didcot to Manchester by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 2m.

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