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

The cheapest way to get from Headington to Manchester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Headington to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Headington and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Headington to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Headington Shops and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Headington to Manchester?

The distance between Headington and Manchester is 157 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Headington to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Headington to Manchester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Headington to Manchester?

The best way to get from Headington to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Headington to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Headington to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Headington to Manchester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Headington to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Headington to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Headington to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 48m
£72–203
Drive 150.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Headington to Manchestercar 150.8 mi
2h 58m
£37–54
Bus
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 1m
£39–55
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Headington Shops to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 43m
£64–223
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 35m
£106–253

Headington to Manchester by bus and train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £70–200 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Headington Shops to Manchester Central Coach Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 1m.

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